Throwback Thursday and Margot Lander
Margot Lander was born on August 23, 1910 in Denmark. She
became one of the most important ballerinas in Denmark.
From 1917 until 1928 (when she joined the company), she
studied at the Royal Danish Ballet School. In 1933 she was promoted to
principal dancer, and in 1942 she became the first dancer in Denmark to achieve
the title of prima ballerina.
She was known for her grace and personality, but was not
known as a technical virtuoso. She was particularly noted for her roles in Coppelia and Swan Lake, although she also danced many roles in the Bournonville
repertory and in Harold Lander’s ballets. The Dance Encyclopedia states: “She
was the unique star of the Royal Danish Ballet of her time with the
international style of rare brilliance and poetry”.
She was married to Harold Lander in 1932, but they divorced
in 1950. She then married Erik Nyhom.
Margot Lander retired from performing in 1948, and died on
July 18, 1961.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Dance History Factoid #134:
“Margot Lander was one
of the most important Danish ballerinas of the 20th century.”
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