1916 – Serafina Astafieva opens her school in London

Down Arrow

Born in St Petersburg in 1876, Serafina Astafieva became an important teacher in London in the early years of the 20th century. She ran a school on the King’s Road in Chelsea. Her pupils included Anton Dolin, Alicia Markova and Margot Fonteyn.

You May Also Like...

Antoinette Sibley
Antoinette Sibley talks with Alastair Macaulay. Her wonderful mix of enthusiasm, appreciation and...
View
Dianne Richards
Here is Dianne Richards, skipping through parts of her dancing life – in this case at the start...
View
Siobhan Davies
Siobhan Davies explains with her customary honesty, insight and humour, her initial engagement with...
View