Elaine Fifield
| Elaine Fifield | |
|---|---|
| Born |
28 October 1930 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died |
11 May 1999 Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Ballerina |
| Spouse(s) |
John Lanchbery Les Farley |
| Children | 3 daughters |
Elaine Fifield (28 October 1930 - 11 May 1999) was an Australian ballerina, perhaps best known for creating the title role in John Cranko's comic ballet Pineapple Poll in 1951.[1]
Early life
Elaine Fifield was born in Sydney, New South Wales on 28 October 1930.[2] She trained at the Scully School and with Leon Kelloway, in Australia.[1] In 1945, she won a Royal Academy of Dance scholarship, and trained at the Royal Ballet School.[1]
Career
In 1947, Fifield joined Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, and in 1954 moved to The Royal Ballet.[1] In 1957, she returned to Australia and joined the Borovansky Ballet, which was to form the basis of The Australian Ballet.[1] In 1964, she returned as a principal artist with The Australian Ballet, having been invited to do so by its artistic director, Peggy van Praagh.[1]
Personal life
In 1952, she married the musician John Lanchbery, they had a daughter, and the marriage ended in divorce. In 1960, she married 1960 plantation owner Les Farley, and they had two daughters.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clarke, Mary (31 May 1999). "Elaine Fifield". the Guardian. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- 1 2 "Obituary: Elaine Fifield". independent.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2018.