Alexander Grant dies, aged 86
Former Royal Ballet dancer Alexander Grant has died, aged 86.
Grant was a founder member of the Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet and a soloist with the Royal Ballet. He created the role of Alain in Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardee and was artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada from 1976 to 1983.
Monica Mason, director of the Royal Ballet, commented: “Alexander Grant’s death is a great loss to the Royal Ballet in whose history he holds a unique place. As a dancer he created many roles for Frederick Ashton and returned often to work with today’s dancers on those roles. We also welcomed him back regularly as the custodian of La Fille mal gardee, and this season’s revival of the ballet in April and May of next year will be dedicated to his memory.”
Grant died on September 30 and is survived by his partner Jean-Pierre Gasquet, and his brother Garry Grant, also a former dancer of the Royal Ballet.
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