Sir Anton Dolin
(1904 - 1983) U.K.
Dancer and choreographer
Stage name of Patrick Healy-Kay. A gay ballet dancer, after studying under Nijinsky, from 1923 he became a leading member of Diaghilev's company, taking the leading role in The Blue Train.
The part was so tailored on his superb athletic style that no one else ever danced it so wonderfully. He was "considered to be one of the finest partners of his time" and eventually danced leading roles in numerous classical ballets.
Dolin was also instrumental in forming several ballet companies. Dolin became principal of the Vic-Ballets (1935-37). Later he formed the Markova-Dolin Ballet with Alicia Markova.
He also wrote several books on dance, including his autobiography. Dolin was knighted in 1981.
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