Britain's Royal Ballet Returns Stateside for Tour

From: Morning Edition (NPR) | Date: April 7, 1994 | Copyright information


NPR Morning Edition

04-07-1994

BOB EDWARDS, Host: The company made famous by Fontaine and Nureyev still is known for great dancing. It's also know for being tight-fisted, which has helped it to survive. Britain's Royal Ballet, after headlines from Melinda Penkava.

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EDWARDS: Last night, Britain's Royal Ballet began its five-city tour of the United States at Washington, D.C.'s, Kennedy Center. President Clinton and h...

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