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Lilian Baylis, Manager, The Vic-Wells Ballet
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Lilian Baylis, Manager, The Vic-Wells Ballet
Lilian Baylis, Manager, The Vic-Wells Ballet, supplement to The Dancing Times, December 1937 Date: 1937
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Academic Ballet Baylis Glasses Gown Lilian Management Manager Medal Pointed Shadow Spectacles Supplement Times Wells 1937 December
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This photograph, taken in 1937, showcases Lilian Baylis, the visionary manager of The Vic-Wells Ballet, in an intimate setting. Baylis, dressed in a simple yet elegant academic gown, is seen leaning against a shadowy wall, her pointed hat and glasses perched on her head. The image, published as a supplement to The Dancing Times in December of that year, captures the intellectual and artistic depth of this pioneering figure in the world of dance. Baylis's dedication to the arts is evident in her holding of a book, likely filled with notes and plans for the ballet company she led with unwavering passion and commitment. The medal pinned to her gown is a testament to her many accomplishments and the respect she earned within the dance community. The Vic-Wells Ballet, which later became the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet and eventually the Royal Ballet, was a trailblazing organization that challenged the traditional norms of ballet during the 1930s. Under Baylis's guidance, it became a platform for innovative choreographers and dancers, fostering a spirit of creativity and artistic freedom. This photograph, with its evocative shadows and the enigmatic expression on Baylis's face, offers a glimpse into the complex and inspiring world of a woman who transformed the landscape of dance in the 20th century.
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