List of performances by Margot Fonteyn explained

Dame Margot Fonteyn, DBE (18 May 1919 – 21 February 1991), stage name of Margaret Evelyn de Arias, was an English ballerina. She spent her entire career as a dancer with the Royal Ballet, eventually being appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth. She joined the Vic-Wells Ballet School at the age of 14 and from 1935 was the prima ballerina of the company, which would later be called the Sadler's Wells Ballet and the Royal Ballet. In 1959, though still tied to the Royal Ballet, she was allowed to perform as a freelance dancer to enable her work as a guest dancer with various international companies. Though she officially retired in 1979, she occasionally appeared as a dancer through the late-1980s.

Stage

Unless otherwise stated, performances occurred at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. The list is incomplete.

1930s

YearTitleVersionRoleNotes
1934The Nutcrackerchoreography by Marius Petipa, music by TchaikovskySnowflakedebut performance with the Vic-Wells Ballet
1934The Haunted Ballroomchoreography by Ninette de Valois, music by Geoffrey ToyeYoung Tregennisfirst solo role
1934Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinMazurka
1934Swan Lakeby Tchaikovskycignet
1934The Lord of Burleighchoreography by Sir Frederick Ashton, music by Felix MendelssohnLolly Willowes
1934Rio Grandechoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Constant LambertCreole Girl
1935Les Rendezvouschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Daniel Auber / arranged by Constant Lambertfemale leadfirst leading role
1935 The Haunted Ballroomchoreography by Ninette de Valois, music by Geoffrey ToyeAlicia
1935Façade choreography Frederick Ashton, music by William WaltonPolka dancer and Tango dancer
1935Le Baiser de la Fée choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Igor StravinskyYoung Briderole created for her by Ashton
1935Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdetteOdile was danced by Ruth French.
1936Apparitionschoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz Liszt / arranged by Constant LambertWoman in the ball gown
1936Nocturnechoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Frederick DeliusFlower girlFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1936The Nutcrackerby TchaikovskySugar Plum Fairy
1937Giselle choreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1937Les Patineurschoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Giacomo Meyerbeerfemale role, pas de deux (with Helpmann)
1937A Wedding Bouquetchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Lord BernersJulia
1937 Carnavalchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Robert SchumannColumbine
1937Pomonachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Constant LambertPomona
1938Horoscope choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Constant LambertThe young woman
1938Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileFirst performance of the dual role of Odette and Odile
1938 The Judgement of Parischoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Lennox BerkeleyVenus
1939The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAurora2 February performance was a gala to benefit the Housing Centre; 22 March performance was a command performance for the French president. Sadler's Wells Ballet billed the performance as The Sleeping Princess.

1940s

YearTitleVersionRoleNotes
1940 The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraSadler's Wells Ballet billed the performance as The Sleeping Princess.
1940Dante Sonata choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz Lisztleader of the Children of LightFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1940The Wise Virginschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Johann Sebastian BachBrideFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1941The Wandererchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Franz SchubertSuccessFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1941Orpheus and Eurydicechoreography by Ninette de Valois, music by Christoph Willibald GluckLoveFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1941 The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraSadler's Wells Ballet billed the performance as The Sleeping Princess.
1942Comus choreography by Robert Helpmann, music by Henry Purcell / arranged by Constant LambertLadyHelpmann's first ballet and Fonteyn created the role of "Lady" in the ballet's debut.
1942Hamlet choreography by Robert Helpmann, music by TchaikovskyOphelia Helpmann's second ballet in which Fonteyn created the role at its world premier.
1942The Rake's Progresschoreography by Ninette de Valois, music by Gavin GordonBetrayed Girl
1943Coppélia choreography Marius Petipa (as revised by Enrico Cecchetti, Lev Ivanov, and Nicholas Sergeyev), music by Léo DelibesSwanilda
1943The Questchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by William WaltonUnaFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1943Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileSadler's Wells billed the ballet as Le Lac des cygnes.
1944Le Spectre de la rosechoreography Michel Fokine, music by Carl Maria von Weberfemale role, pas de deux
1944Carnavalchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Robert SchumannColumbineFollowing this performance, the company spent the next year traveling with the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) performing in Belgium and France.
1946The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraReopening performance of the Royal Opera House after the end of World War II.
1946Nocturnechoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Frederick DeliusFlower girlThe ballet was performed on 18 March, 10 April, 15 May and 19 November 1946.
1946The Rake's Progresschoreography by Ninette de Valois, music by Gavin GordonBetrayed Girl
1946Dante Sonata choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz Lisztleader of the Children of Light
1946Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead The ballet was performed on 24 April (world premier), 3 June and 30 October 1946.
1946Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinMazurka, Nocturne and pas de deux with Alexis Rassine
1946Hamlet choreography by Robert Helpmann, music by TchaikovskyOphelia Performances occurred on 3 June, 29 October, 30 October and 12 November 1946
1946Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleThe ballet was performed on 12 June, 7 November and 18 November 1946.
1946Coppéliachoreography Marius Petipa (as revised by Enrico Cecchetti, Lev Ivanov, and Nicholas Sergeyev), music by Léo DelibesSwanilda
1946Les Sirèneschoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Lord BernersLa BoleroFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance.
1946 The Fairy Queenchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Henry PurcellSpirit of the Air
1946Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-Odile
1947The Three-Cornered Hatchoreography by Léonide Massine, music by Manuel de FallaMiller's WifeThe ballet was performed on 6 February, 8 February, 20 December and 22 December 1947.
1947Dante Sonata choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz Lisztleader of the Children of LightPerformances occurred on 8 February and 22 December 1947.
1947Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1947Swan Lake, Act II by TchaikovskyOdette
1947Hamlet choreography by Robert Helpmann, music by TchaikovskyOphelia The ballet was performed on 27 February, 14 November, 15 November, and 18 November 1947.
1947Mam'zelle Angotchoreography by Léonide Massine, music by Charles Lecocq / arranged by Gordon JacobMam'zelle AngotThe Royal Opera House debut of the work premiered on 26 November, with a subsequent performance by Fonteyn on 8 December 1947
1947Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead
1948Scènes de balletchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Igor Stravinskyfemale lead
1948Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-Odile
1948Les Demoiselles de la Nuitchoreography Roland Petit, music by Jean FrançaixAgatheThe role was created by Petit for Fonteyn
1948Don Juan choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Richard StraussLa Morte AmoureuseThe premier performance of the ballet in which Fonteyn danced occurred on 25 November, but she injured herself during the performance and could not dance for several months afterward.
1949Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderellaFonteyn opened in Cinderella on 25 February and after completing touring, resumed the role for the 26 December 1949 performance.
1949Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead Fonteyn played the role on 9 March and 1 August 1949
1949Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead In May 1949, the company participated in the May Festival at the Teatro Communale in Florence, Italy. Among the repertoire presented were Checkmate, Cinderella, Hamlet, Symphonic Variations and The Rake's Progress.
1949Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileAfter the performance in Italy, Fonteyn and Helpmann appeared in Copenhagen at a Gala event attended by Frederik IX of Denmark.
1949The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraFrom October to December 1949 the company was touring the United States. After the premier on 9 October, the ballet toured Washington, D. C.; Richmond, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; East Lansing, Michigan; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1950s

YearTitleVersionRoleNotes
1950The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAurora
1950Don Quixote choreography Ninette de Valois, music by Roberto GerhardLady Dulcinea-Aldonza LorenzoFonteyn was the first to dance the dual role in the ballet's debut performance on 20 February 1950. She subsequently danced the role on 4 March and 13 March 1950.
1950Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1950Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead Gala performance on 9 March in honor of French President Vincent Auriol.
1950The Sleeping Beauty, Act IIIby TchaikovskyAuroraGala performance on 9 March in honor of French President Vincent Auriol.
1950Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-Odile
1950Ballet Imperialchoreography by George Balanchine, music by Tchaikovskylead femalePremier performance of the ballet with the Royal Ballet Company was on 5 April 1950. Fonteyn subsequently performed the role on 25 May and 30 May 1950.
1950The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraPartnered with Helpmann, the pair danced at La Scala in Milan, Italy on 24 April.
1950The Haunted Ballroomchoreography by Ninette de Valois, music by Geoffrey ToyeYoung TregennisRole reprised for the 20th anniversary of the company.
1950L'Ile des Sirèneschoreography by Alfred Rodrigues, music by Claude Debussyfemale leadFonteyn played this role in a provincial tour.
1950Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileSecond U.S. tour began in September 1950 and opened with a pax de deux by Fonteyn and Michael Somes in New York City.
1950The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraPartnered with Helpmann the duo performed in San Francisco, California on 11 November.
1951The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraOpened the season on 21 February. Besides the opening night, Fonteyn danced the role on 24 February, 1 March, 3 March, 6 March, 8 March and 10 March 1951.
1951Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderellaFonteyn danced the season opener on 12 March 1951 and subsequent performances on 14 March, 17 March and 21 March 1951.
1951Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileFonteyn first danced the dual role 26 March 1951 for the season and repeated the performance on 28 March, 31 March, 23 April, 25 April, and 12 May 1951.
1951Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFonteyn danced in the world premier on 5 April 1951. She subsequently performed the role on 6 April, 7 April, 9 April, 10 April, 11 April, 16 April, 18 April, 28 April, 3 May, 8 May, 9 May, 4 July, 6 July, 12 July, 13 July, and 14 July 1951.
1951Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead In the 1951 season, Fonteyn first danced the role on 28 April and also performed it on 2 May, 11 May, and 3 July 1951.
1951Tiresiaschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Constant Lambertfemale TiresiasFonteyn danced in the world premier on 9 July 1951. She subsequently performed the role on 10 July, 11 July and each day from 16 to 20 July 1951. After this performance, she injured her foot and was unable to dance for several months.
1952Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëHer first performance after the injury was on 9 February 1952.
1952Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdilePerformed at the San Carlos Theatre in Lisbon, Portugal from 15 to 23 April 1952. After the performance in Lisbon, the company performed in Oporto, Portugal.
1952Sylviachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylviaFonteyn danced in the world premier on 3 September 1952.
1952Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleDanced with Somes in Berlin at the Berlin Festival on 29 September. Beginning a provincial tour throughout England, after Berlin, she contracted diphtheria in Southampton and was unable to dance for five months.
1953Apparitionschoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz Liszt / arranged by Constant LambertWoman in the ball gownAfter her performance, Fonteyn, gave a rare curtain speech. Because she had been ill, she performed one-act ballets through much of the first half of the 1953 season.
1953Swan Lake, Act II by TchaikovskyOdetteFonteyn appeared on 30 March and 2 June 1953.
1953Tiresiaschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Constant Lambertfemale TiresiasFonteyn danced on 17 April and 1 September 1953.
1953Homage to the Queen choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Malcolm ArnoldQueen of the AirWorld premier in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, danced 2 June 1953.
1953Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella
1953Sylvia, Act IIIchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylvia
1953Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileThird U.S. tour began with a performance in New York City on 13 September. The tour lasted 19 weeks and included 4 Canadian cities and 20 cities in the U.S.
1953The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraPerformed in New York City on 16 September.
1954The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAurora
1954Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFor the 1954 season, Fonteyn danced the role on 9 March and 14 September.
1954Homage to the Queen choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Malcolm ArnoldQueen of the AirFonteyn danced the role on 9 March, 26 March, 21 April, and 3 September 1954.
1954Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-Odile
1954Sylviachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylvia
1954Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1954Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead
1954Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileSomes and Fonteyn danced in June at the Yugoslav National Ballet in Belgrade.
1954Entrada de Madame Butterfly choreography Frederick Ashton, music Arthur Sullivan / arranged by Robert IrvingMadame ButterflyCostumes were designed by Christian Dior. The ballet was debuted in Granada, Spain at the Jardines del Generalife.
1954The Firebirdchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Igor StravinskyThe FirebirdFonteyn was taught the role by Tamara Karsavina and danced with Somes. The first performance was held in Edinburgh at the Empire Theatre on 23 August. Fonteyn repeated the role on 28 August, 31 August, 14 September and 16 December 1954.
1955The Firebirdchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Igor StravinskyThe FirebirdPerformed by Fonteyn on 20 January and 22 March 1955.
1955Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëPerformed in Paris with Somes the night before her wedding on 5 February 1955.
1955Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead Fonteyn danced on 19 March and 31 August 1955. The first performance was her first performance after her marriage to Roberto Arias.
1955Sylviachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylviaFonteyn danced the role on 12 April and 23 August 1955.
1955Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinMazurka, Nocturne and pas de deux with Alexis RassineFonteyn's performances were on 3 June and 25 August 1955.
1955The Firebirdchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Igor StravinskyThe FirebirdPerformed by Fonteyn and Somes on Christmas Day at La Scala in Milan.
1955Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëNew Year's Eve performance.
1956Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileAfter the performance on 2 January 1956, Fonteyn received notification of her appointment a Dame in the Order of the British Empire.
1956Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderellaFonteyn performed the role on 7 January and 21 November 1956.
1956La Péri choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Paul Dukasfemale leadFonteyn was the first to dance the role in the ballet's debut performance on 15 February 1956.
1956The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraFonteyn performed the role on 20 February and 21 December 1956.
1956 The Firebirdchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Igor StravinskyThe Firebird
1956Entrée japonaise choreography Frederick Ashton, music Arthur Sullivan / arranged by Robert IrvingMadame ButterflyCostumes were designed by Christian Dior. The ballet was previously known as Entrada de Madame Butterfly.
1956Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdilePerformed by Fonteyn and Somes in Helsinki with the Finnish National Ballet on 15 April 1956.
1956The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraPerformed by Fonteyn in Helsinki with the Finnish National Ballet on 12 April 1956.
1956Swan Lake, Act IIby TchaikovskyOdette-OdilePerformed by Fonteyn and Somes as guest dancers at the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
1956Façadechoreography Frederick Ashton, music by William WaltonTango dancerPerformed with Robert Helpmann in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company, 5 May 1956.
1956Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale leadFonteyn danced in the world premier of the ballet written to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company. Subsequently, she danced the role on 7 September and 29 September 1956.
1956Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-Odile
1956Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdilePerformed in Johannesburg, South Africa at Zoo Lake.
1956Sylviachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylvia
1957Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFonteyn's first performance after the company receives a royal charter to become the Royal Ballet. Fonteyn performs the role on 12 March and 10 April 1957.
1957Petrushkachoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Igor StravinskyDoll BallerinaFonteyn dances in the company premier of the ballet on 26 March 1957 and repeats the performance two days later.
1957Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdilePerformed at The Empire Theatre in Sydney, Australia in May 1957, where she danced for two weeks performing in every show.
1957La Péri choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Paul Dukasfemale leadAfter the August performance, Fonteyn embarked on a 5-month international tour.
1958Sylviachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylvia
1958La Péri choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Paul Dukasfemale leadFonteyn danced the role on 22 February, 6 March, and 27 March 1958.
1958Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFonteyn's performances were on 6 March, 14 March, and 20 August 1958.
1958The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraFonteyn danced the role for the 1958 season on 10 March and subsequently performed it on 18 August 1958.
1958Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileFonteyn's performances occurred on 17 March and 15 December 1958.
1958The Nutcracker, Act IIIchoreography by Marius Petipa, music by Tchaikovskyfemale leadPax de duex performed with Michael Somes for the Royal Ballet Gala on 27 March 1958.
1958Homage to the Queen choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Malcolm ArnoldQueen of the Air
1958Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinMazurka, Nocturne and pas de deux with David BlairBlair and Fonteyn danced on 8 May and 3 June 1958.
1958Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale lead
1958Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndineThe world premier of the ballet occurred on 27 October 1958 with Fonteyn creating the title role. Subsequently, she performed it on 30 October, 1 November, 5 November, 7 November, 11 November, 25 November, 6 December, 9 December, 17 December, and 31 December 1958.
1958Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella
1959Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndineFonteyn performed the role on 24 January, 26 January, 3 February, 9 February, 11 February, 14 February, 4 September, 5 September, 10 September, 10 September, 7 November, 19 November, 30 November, 3 December, 12 December, and 18 December 1959.
1959Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead Fonteyn danced the role on 5 June and 21 November 1959.
1959Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëOn 5 June and 21 November 1959 Fonteyn danced the role.
1959Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella

1960s

YearTitleVersionRoleNotes
1960Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndineFonteyn performed the role on 5 January, 18 January, 26 January, 1 February, 14 March, 19 March, 2 April, 6 April, 25 April, 9 May 1960.
1960Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1960Raymonda 'Scène d'amourchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander GlazunovRaymondaFonteyn and Somes danced at the first performance of the ballet at the Royal Opera House on 1 March 1960.
1960Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinMazurka, Nocturne and pas de deux with David BlairBlair and Fonteyn danced on 15 August and 17 August 1960.
1960Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale leadFonteyn performed on 15 August and 17 August 1960.
1960Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella
1961Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndineFonteyn performed the role on 2 March, 10 March, 16 March, 24 March, 3 October 1961.
1961Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleOn 4 April and 23 September 1961, Fonteyn danced the role.
1961Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead
1961Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloë
1961The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraFonteyn danced the role for the 1958 season on 8 November and subsequently performed it on 27 November, 1 December, 9 December, 18 December 1961.
1962Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella
1962 The Firebirdchoreography by Michel Fokine, music by Igor StravinskyThe FirebirdFonteyn's performances occurred on 1 February, 13 February, 26 February 1962.
1962Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-Odile
1962Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleThe debut of the legendary partnership with Rudolf Nureyev occurred on 21 February and subsequently Fonteyn danced the role on 1 March, 6 March, 15 June, 29 June 1962.
1962The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraAfter this 23 March 1962 performance, Fonteyn went on tour in Australia.
1962Le Spectre de la rosechoreography Michel Fokine, music by Carl Maria von Weberfemale role, pas de deuxFonteyn danced with Brian Shaw during the Australian tour.
1962Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead Fonteyn performed in May during the Australian tour.
1962Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale leadFonteyn performed the dance during the May 1962 Australian tour.
1962Swan Lakeby TchaikovskyOdette-OdileSwan Lake pas de deux with David Blair in Australia.
1962The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraFonteyn was partnered with David Blair during the May Australian tour.
1962Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFonteyn performed the role on 3 November, 5 November, 6 November, 16 November 1962.
1962Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancerThe dance was first performed at the Royal Opera House by Fonteyn and Nureyev on 3 November and subsequently performed by the duo on 5 November and 16 November 1962.
1962Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinNocturne, Prelude and pas de deux with Nureyev
1962Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndine
1963Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancerFonteyn performed the female part on 31 January, 16 March, 22 March, 28 March, 3 April 1963.
1963Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinNocturne, Prelude and pas de deux with NureyevFonteyn danced the role on 31 January and subsequently repeated the performance on 16 March and 22 March 1963.
1963Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileThe original production was performed in the first part of the season. Nureyev's revised choreography was danced from 12 December 1963 to the end of the season. Fonteyn's performances occurred on 7 February, 12 February, 12 December, 14 December, 30 December 1963.
1963Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn danced the role on 20 February, 26 February, 2 November, 15 November 1963.
1963Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteThe world premier of the ballet, written for Fonteyn and Nureyev occurred on 12 March. Subsequently, they performed it on 15 March, 19 March, 21 March, 20 November, 22 November, 25 November 1963.
1963Symphonic Variationschoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by César Franckfemale lead Fonteyn danced the lead on 30 March and 1 April 1963.
1963The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAuroraFonteyn danced the pax de deux with David Blair on opening night of the U.S. tour in April 1963 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
1963Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn and Nureyev premiered on 25 April 1963 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
1963Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn and Nureyev danced on 29 April 1963 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
1963Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancerFonteyn and Nureyev danced in April 1963 during the U.S. tour in New York City at the Metropolitan Opera House. After New York, they went on to play in Toronto.
1963Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn danced with Nureyev in July 1963 in Los Angeles, California.
1963Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteThe U.S. tour ended in Los Angeles with Fonteyn and Nureyev performing in July 1963. After the U.S. tour the Fonteyn Follies, including Nureyev, Erik Bruhn and Carla Fracci, among others, toured Athens, Nice, Tele Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and Honolulu, before returning to England.
1963La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaThe world premier of this version as revised by Nureyev was performed on 27 November and the duo repeated their dance on 30 November, 6 December, 7 December 1963.
1964Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn performed the role on 3 January, 3 March, 6 March, 10 March, 12 March, 19 March, 5 November, 11 November 1964.
1964Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndineValentine's Day performance.
1964Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteFonteyn and Nureyev performed the ballet on 14 March and 17 March 1964. They also danced it several times in June, after she returned from Panama.
1964La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaFonteyn danced the role on 8 April and subsequently performed it in June and then on 3 December and 5 December 1964.
1964Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn performed the role with Nureyev on tour Sydney with The Australian Ballet in April 1964 and they danced in Melbourne in May.
1964Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn performed the role with Nureyev on tour in Sydney with The Australian Ballet in April 1964 and in Melbourne in May. From Australia, the tour continued in Stuttgart.
1964Divertimentochoreography Sir Kenneth MacMillan, music by Béla Bartókfemale dancerMacMillian created the ballet for Fonteyn and Nureyev. They danced in the premier at the Bath Festival and then flew to Panama because her husband had been injured in an assassination attempt.
1964Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn's performances in the role occurred in June and she repeated the dance on 23 October, 28 October, 27 November 1964.
1964Raymondachoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Alexander GlazunovRaymondaDue to her husband's relapse, though Fonteyn had trained for the role, she missed all the July performances at the Festival dei Due Mondi except the final performance.
1964Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn and Nureyev opened at the Vienna State Opera House on 15 October with his version of the ballet receiving a record-breaking eighty-nine curtain calls.
1964Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFonteyn danced the role on 24 November, 25 November, 30 November, and 15 December 1964.
1964Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancerFonteyn's performances were on 24 November, 25 November, 30 November 1964.
1964The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAurora
1965The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyAurora
1965Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteFonteyn and Nureyev performed the ballet on 12 January, 14 January, 15 January, 20 March, 22 March 1965.
1965Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancerFonteyn and Nureyev performed on 20 January 1965 at the presidential inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson at the National Mall in Washington, D. C.
1965Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-Odile
1965La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaFonteyn danced the role on 4 February, 10 March, 12 March 1965.
1965Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn and Nureyev danced in the world premier of the ballet on 9 February 1965 at the insistence of the Royal Opera management. MacMillan had actually written the part with Lynn Seymour and Christopher Gable slated as the leads. Fonteyn and Nureyev subsequently danced the roles on 9 February, 11 February, 25 February, 5 March 1965.
1965Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale lead
1965Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn and Nureyev first performed the ballet in New York City on 21 April 1965.
1965Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleDuring the three-month U.S. tour, Fonteyn and Nureyev danced the ballet in Washington, D. C. at the Coliseum.
1965Sylviachoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Léo DelibesSylvia
1965Raymondachoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Alexander GlazunovRaymondaIn November 1965, Fonteyn and Nureyev toured with The Australian Ballet for eight weeks going from Birmingham to London, Paris, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
1965Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella
1966Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn performed the role on 13 January, 18 January, 27 January, 28 February, 3 March, and 23 December 1966.
1966Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn danced the role on 3 February and subsequently performed it on 8 February, 14 February, 16 March, and 18 March 1966.
1966Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietThe role was performed by Fonteyn on 22 February, 9 March, 12 March, 6 June, 7 June 1966.
1966Raymonda, Act IIIchoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Alexander GlazunovRaymonda
1966Daphnis and Chloe choreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Maurice RavelChloëFonteyn performed the role on 25 June, 28 June, 29 June, 1 July 1966.
1966Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietDuring the summer break at the Royal Opera House, Fonteyn and Nureyev performed in Monaco at the Royal Palace, afterward dining with the royal couple, Princess Grace and Prince Rainier. The company moved on from Monaco to performances in Greece.
1966Ondinechoreography Frederick Ashton, with music by Hans Werner HenzeOndine
1966Cinderella choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Sergei ProkofievCinderella
1967Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn performed the role on 10 January and 17 January 1967.
1967La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaFonteyn danced on 25 January and 26 January 1967.
1967Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1967Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietPerformed by Fonteyn on 11 February and 14 February 1967.
1967Paradise Lostchoreography by Roland Petit, music by Marius ConstantThe Woman (Eve)Fonteyn and Nureyev danced as leads in the world premier of the avant-garde ballet on 23 February 1967. The ballet, about the fall of man, was based on a work by French poet, Jean Cau and featured modern dance, pop art and neon lighting. The duo subsequently performed the roles on 7 March, 10 March, 16 March, 21 March, and 8 April 1967.
1967Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn's performances were on 4 March and 15 March 1967.
1967Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteFonteyn and Nureyev performed on 25 March, 27 March, 29 March, and 30 March 1967.
1967Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietDanced by Fonteyn and Nureyev in May 1967 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
1967Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn and Nureyev performed the dance during the US tour in May 1967 in New York City.
1967Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn and Nureyev ended the New York City performance on Fonteyn's 48th birthday with the ballet, which received an ovation that lasted over forty minutes.
1967Paradise Lostchoreography by Roland Petit, music by Marius ConstantThe Woman (Eve)In July 1967, Fonteyn and Nureyev performed the ballet in San Francisco during their U.S. tour. They also subsequently danced the ballet in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl.
1967Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietPerformed by Fonteyn and Nureyev at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in July 1967.
1967Paradise Lostchoreography by Roland Petit, music by Marius ConstantThe Woman (Eve)Fonteyn and Nureyev danced the ballet at the Paris Opera in October 1967.
1968Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselle
1968Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyFonteyn's appearances occurred on 12 February, 14 February, 25 March, and 8 April 1968.
1968Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn danced the role on 20 February and 22 February 1968.
1968Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteFonteyn and Nureyev danced the roles on 15 March, 19 March, and 29 March 1968.
1968Les Sylphideschoreography Michel Fokine, music by Frédéric ChopinNocturne, Prelude and pas de deux with NureyevFonteyn's performances occurred on 15 March, 19 March, 3 April, and 9 April 1968.
1968Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale leadDances by Fonteyn were performed on 29 March, 3 April, and 9 April 1968.
1968Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn and Nureyev opened the spring season 1968 in New York City with the ballet.
1968La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiya
1969Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietPerformed by Fonteyn on 29 January, 5 February, 7 February, 15 February, 20 February, 21 November, 25 November 1969.
1969Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn danced on 10 February and subsequently presented the role on 26 February, 27 November, 3 December 1969.
1969Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn appeared in the role on 7 March, 10 March, and 15 March 1969.
1969Pelléas and Mélisandechoreography Roland Petit, music by Arnold SchoenbergMélisandeFonteyn and Nureyev performed in the world premier of the ballet on 26 March 1969. The duo subsequently performed the ballet on 27 March and 29 March 1969.
1969The Sleeping Beautychoreography revised by Frederick Ashton, music by TchaikovskyAuroraPerformed by Fonteyn on 25 September, 29 September, and 23 October 1969.
1969La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaFonteyn danced in performances on 24 October and 25 October 1969.

1970s and 1980s

YearTitleVersionRoleNotes
1970Gisellechoreography Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; music by Adolphe AdamGiselleFonteyn performed the role on 8 January, 12 January, 28 February, and 20 June 1970.
1970Raymonda, Act IIIchoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Alexander GlazunovRaymondaFonteyn danced on 16 January and repeated the role on 19 January and 29 January 1970.
1970Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteFonteyn and Nureyev performed the ballet on 9 February, 17 February, 18 February, 25 February, 22 June, 23 June, 23 July, and 24 July 1970.
1970Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn's performances occurred on 14 February, 6 July, and 13 July 1970.
1970Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancer Fonteyn danced on 17 February, 18 February, and 25 February 1970.
1970Tribute to Sir Frederick Ashtonvaried balletsvariousFonteyn danced excerpts of The Wise Virgins, Nocturne, Apparitions and Daphnis and Chloe in the tribute held on 24 July 1970.
1970Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn performed on 10 December and 12 December 1970.
1970La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiya
1971La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaFonteyn performed the role on 13 January and 21 January 1971.
1971Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn danced on 1 June and 5 June 1971.
1971Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteFonteyn and Nureyev danced the role on 23 June and repeated their performance on 25 June, 6 July, 14 July, 16 December, 18 December 1971.
1971[1] VariousvariousFonteyn and the Australian Ballet performed 'for one fabulous night only' at the Darwin Amphitheatre on 30 October 1971.
1971Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn and Nureyev performed an excerpt of the balcony scene on 14 December 1971.
1972Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn danced on 6 January and 10 January 1972.
1972Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMarguerite
1972Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn performed the role on 10 February and subsequently danced on 12 February, 19 July, and 20 July 1972.
1972Poème de l'extasechoreography by John Cranko, music by Alexander ScriabinThe DivaFonteyn appeared in the Royal Opera House debut of the ballet on 15 February 1972 and repeated the performance on 18 February, 21 February, 24 February, 8 April, and 17 April 1972.
1972The Sleeping Beautychoreography revised by Frederick Ashton, music by TchaikovskyAuroraFonteyn's performances occurred on 16 March, 18 March, 22 July, and 24 July 1972.
1972Raymonda, Act IIIchoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Alexander GlazunovRaymondaFonteyn danced the role on 8 April, 17 April, and 9 November 1972.
1972Birthday Offeringchoreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Alexander Glazunov / arranged by Robert Irvingfemale leadAfter the performance on 15 November 1972, Fonteyn went into semi-retirement primarily performing only excerpts of ballets or one-act ballets.
1973Swan Lakechoreography Rudolph Nureyev, music by Tchaikovsky, arranged by John LanchberyOdette-OdileFonteyn performed the dual role on 11 January and 17 January 1973.
1973La Bayadèrechoreography Marius Petipa, revised by Rudolf Nureyev; music by Leon MinkusNikiyaFonteyn danced the ballet on 20 January and 23 January 1973.
1973Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietFonteyn and Nureyev performed the ballet on 12 December and 15 December 1973.
1973Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueriteDanced by Fonteyn and Nureyev on 20 December and 21 December 1973.
1974The Sleeping Beauty, Pas de deuxchoreography revised by Frederick Ashton, music by Tchaikovskyfemale dancerFonteyn and Nureyev danced the pas de deux on 17 July 1974.
1975Don Juan, Pas de deuxchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Richard Straussfemale dancerFonteyn and Nureyev danced the pas de deux on 4 March 1975.
1975The Moor's Pavanechoreography José Limón, music by Henry PurcellDesdemonaFonteyn danced the role in June with the Chicago Ballet and repeated the role with Nureyev at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in July 1975.
1975Marguerite and Armandchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Franz LisztMargueritePerformed in New York City at the Uris Theatre in an engagement Fonteyn & Nureyev on Broadway which ran from 18 to 29 November 1975.
1975Floresta Amazonica choreography Frederick Ashton, music by Heitor Villa-Lobosfemale dancerThe pas de deux was created for Fonteyn by Ashton and performed by her and Nureyev in its US debut during November 1975 in Fonteyn & Nureyev on Broadway.
1975Le Corsaire Pas de Deuxchoreography Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam revised by Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Petr Oldenbourgfemale dancer Performed by Fonteyn and Nureyev in Fonteyn & Nureyev on Broadway in November 1975.
1976Romeo and Julietchoreography by Kenneth MacMillan, music by Sergei ProkofievJulietPerformed by Fonteyn and Nureyev on 5 January, 6 January, and 10 January 1976.
1976Amazon Forest pas de deuxchoreography Frederick Ashton, music by Heitor Villa-Lobosfemale dancerFonteyn danced with David Wall in the Royal Opera House Premier on 23 November 1976. The ballet had originally been titled Floresta Amazonica.
1977Hamlet, prelude choreography by Robert Helpmann, music by TchaikovskyOphelia Danced by Fonteyn on 30 May 1977.
1979Salut d'amour à Margot Fonteyn choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Edward Elgarfemale dancer Tribute written for Fonteyn by Ashton, the two who danced the roles, for her 60th birthday celebration.
1979Façade choreography Frederick Ashton, music by William WaltonTango dancerPerformed with Robert Helpmann at her 60th birthday tribute.
1979Le Spectre de la rosechoreography Michel Fokine, music by Carl Maria von WeberGirlPerformed in the summer 1979 with Nureyev.
1979L'après-midi d'un faunechoreography Vaslav Nijinsky, music by Claude Debussylead nymphIn June 1979, Nureyev persuaded Fonteyn to perform the role with the Festival Ballet in London with him.
1984Acte de présence choreography by Frederick Ashton, music by Tchaikovskyfemale dancer Dance written for Fonteyn and himself to perform in honor of Ashton's 80th birthday and the centennial celebrations for New York City's Metropolitan Opera House. The work debuted in New York City on 13 May 1984 and was presented at the Royal Opera House on 18 October 1984.
1986The Sleeping Beautyby TchaikovskyThe QueenFonteyn performed the role in Miami, Florida, with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in February 1986.
1988Baroque Pas de Troisfemale dancerFonteyn's last performance which was danced with Nureyev and Carla Fracci on 16 September 1988 at the Maratona-Festa a Corte, in Mantua, Italy.

Television and film

DateTitlebroadcaster/producerRoleNotes
1937test transmissionBBCas herselfFonteyn performed in Giselle with Robert Helpmann and Nocturne
3 May 1937The Vic-Wells Ballet Company: Les PatineursBBC"white female"Fonteyn appeared in the company and in pas de deux with Helpmann in Les Patineurs.
13 December 1937The Vic-Wells Ballet Company: Le Lac des Cygnes, Act IIBBC"Odette"
25 March 1939The Sleeping PrincessBBC"Aurora"
7 June 1946Reopening of the Alexandra PalaceBBCas herself
2 October 1947The Little BallerinaGeneral Film Distributorsas herself
10 May 1949Ballet RecitalBBCas herselfrecital featuring pieces by Sir Frederick Ashton, performed by Fonteyn, Michael Somes and Harold Turner
4 February 1951Toast of the Town, The Ed Sullivan ShowCBSas herself
24 January 1954Toast of the Town, The Ed Sullivan ShowCBSas herself Les Patineurs was performed in an abbreviated version, followed by Somes and Fonteyn dancing the pas de deux from Homage to the Queen.
12 December 1955Producers' ShowcaseNBC"Aurora" Live US television colour production of The Sleeping Beauty. This production has been preserved on black-and-white kinescope, and released on DVD.
26 May 1962Margot Fonteyn Souvenir ProgramTCN Channel 9variousFonteyn and David Blair danced the pas de deux from Sylvia and she danced in Birthday Offering and Tarantella.
1963An Evening with the Royal BalletBritish Home Entertainmentfemale leadFonteyn and Nureyev were partnered in Le Corsaire Pas de Deux and the pas de deux from Les Sylphides. The documentary was released in the United States on 1 December 1965.
16 May 1965The Ed Sullivan ShowCBS"Odette-Odile"Fonteyn and Nureyev danced excerpts from Swan Lake.
23 May 1965The Ed Sullivan ShowCBS"Odette-Odile"Encore performance of Fonteyn and Nureyev dancing excerpts from Swan Lake.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: One Fabulous Night Only: Entertaining the Territory (page 20). Giese. Diana. 9 December 2008.

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