The Royal Ballet School, a cornerstone of British ballet training, was founded in 1926 by Dame Ninette de Valois. This was revealed as the answer to question six in a Saturday quiz published in a recent edition of a UK newspaper.
De Valois, an Irish-born dancer and choreographer, established the school with a vision to create a national ballet company and school for Britain. Her efforts laid the groundwork for what would become The Royal Ballet, one of the world's leading ballet companies.
The school, originally based in London, has since trained countless dancers who have performed on stages worldwide. Its founding in 1926 marked a pivotal moment in the history of British dance, cementing de Valois's legacy as a pioneering figure in the arts.
