Pamela May

Pamela May OBE (30 May 1917 – 6 June 2005) was a Trinidad born British dancer and teacher of classical ballet. Most noted as one of the earliest members The Royal Ballet, she was regarded as a versatile dancer; dancing all the established 19th century classical repertoire, and creating roles in new ballets by Ninette de Valois and Frederick Ashton. After retiring from professional ballet, she became a teacher at the Royal Ballet School, and also served as vice-president of the Royal Academy of Dance.

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Alias (AKA)May Doris
Birth dateMay 30, 1917
Birth nameDoris May
Birth place
Trinidad , San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago
Nationality
United Kingdom
Date of deathJune 06, 2005
Place of death
England , Birmingham
Education
Royal Ballet School
Known for
Classical ballet

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