Do you enjoy ballet?
Yes, I love the Royal Ballet! It is based in the Royal Opera House in London England.
It is spectacular, with such a long tradition. It must be at least 200 years old, wouldn't you say?
Well, from what I understand the Royal Ballet was founded in 1931.
Oh, my mistake. Somehow I thought it was much older. Who are some of the most famous dancers associated with the Royal Ballet?
Well, the Prima ballerina assoluta was Dame Margot Fonteyn.
I have not heard that term, Prima ballerina assoluta. What does it mean? Is it the original prima ballerina?
Sorry about that! Assoluta refers to the most notable of the female dancers.
I learned something new today! Do you dance yourself, or anyone in your family?
No, but my grandmother was taught by Ninette de Valois, who founded the Academy of Choreographic Art.