Vessel, Anne Marie (1949–)

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Vessel, Anne Marie (1949–)

Danish ballet dancer. Name variations: Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter. Born May 1, 1949, in Copenhagen, Denmark; dau. of Poul Vessel (ballet dancer).

Trained by father and Vera Volkova, among others, at Royal Danish Ballet; joined the company (1967) and danced there to great acclaim in numerous French and Russian classical repertory works such as Coppélia and The Nutcracker; also noted for her work in Bournonville repertory, including Flower Festival in Genzano, La Ventana, The Kermesse in Bruges, and The King's Volunteers on Amager; became a teacher (1979); served as director of the Royal Danish Theatre Ballet School (1988–2001).