Beverly Jane Fry
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Beverly Jane Fry is an Australian ballerina.
Fry was born in Bexley, Kent, England but at an early age moved with her family to Melbourne, Australia. She trained with the Australian prima ballerina, Kathleen Gorham and with Gailene Stock.
She went on to become an international ballerina travelling the world in a performing career that lasted twenty years. Throughout her distinguished career she danced most of the major classical ballerina roles, and her interpretations have been recognized for their remarkable range of artistic and dramatic qualities and strong technical expertise.[citation needed]
In 1989 she was granted Australian citizenship under the clause, 'Residence outside Australia' as she was, 'Widely recognized as being of world standing in her field of endeavour, and engaged in cultural activities beneficial to the interests of Australia.'[citation needed]
Beverly Fry has performed in many galas in the presence of HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (Patron, London City Ballet) and was formally presented to her on every occasion. Following the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Beverly was invited by Buckingham Palace to be present in Westminster Abbey for her funeral. She was also a contributor on the Official BBC TV obituary programme Diana – The People’s Princess.
From 1998[1] until 2017 she was the artistic director at the National Theatre Ballet School.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "One man's journey from international ballet to battling bushfires". ABC News. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Balfour, Cheryl (17 June 2016). "National Theatre Ballet School in St Kilda preparing for Mid Year Gala Season". Herald Sun. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "National Theatre Ballet School Celebrates 75 Years - Beverly Fry". Dance Informa Magazine. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Beverly Jane Fry". www.theacademyballet.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2024.