1993 – Derek Deane becomes director of English National Ballet

Down Arrow

Derek Deane, the choreographer and former principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, was appointed artistic director of English National Ballet. He created a number of new productions for the coming, including Alice in Wonderland, and introduced a series of ‘in-the-round’ versions of popular favourites at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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