Jeanetta Laurence Explained

Jeanetta Christine Laurence OBE (born December 1949)[1] is the former associate director of The Royal Ballet. She was artistic administrator from 1990, assistant director from 2003 and associate director from 2009 to 2014.[2]

Jeanetta Laurence was born in Oxford, trained at The Royal Ballet School. She rose to be a soloist with The Royal Ballet and created roles in works by Jack Carter, Ronald Hynd, Joe Layton, Lynn Seymour and others.[3]

Laurence was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours, "for services to dance".[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeanetta Christine LAURENCE - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House) . Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk . 25 May 2011 . 20 May 2016.
  2. Web site: Jeanetta Laurence — People — Royal Opera House . Roh.org.uk . 31 December 2014 . 20 May 2016.
  3. Web site: Jeanetta Laurence Associate Director of The Royal Ballet Recognised for Services to Dance in New Year Honours | Ballet News | Straight from the stage - bringing you ballet insights . Ballet News . 31 December 2014 . 20 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Bartley . Hayley . Associate Director of The Royal Ballet Jeanetta Laurence among those recognized in the 2015 New Year Honours list — News — Royal Opera House . Roh.org.uk . 31 December 2014 . 20 May 2016.
  5. Web site: New Year's Honours lists 2015. 30 December 2014. 14 August 2023. Government of the United Kingdom: Cabinet Office and Foreign Office. PDF.

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