Keith Rosson

Wishing Deanne Bergsma a very happy birthday on 16th April 2022. As one of the great ballerinas of her era her dancing gave great pleasure to so many people during her long career with The Royal Ballet. Her performances as the Lilac Fairy in Sleeping Beauty and Queen of the Wilis in Giselle were acclaimed by Sir Anton Dolin and she achieved great performances as a favourite of Sir Frederick and George Balanchine, and other great choreographers. Deanne helped many of the younger dancers and continued a close relationship with The Royal Opera House, where her husband Keith Grant was General Manager of the Opera Company. They were close friends of Sir Benjamin Britten and were involved with Aldeburgh and Glyndebourne festivals. Less well known is the help which Deanne has given, and continues to give to many older dancers and other people involved with the Royal Opera House and the ballet world. Congratulations to Deanne and to Keith.