Edward Kelland-Espinosa
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Edward Kelland-Espinosa (1906-1991) son of Edouard Espinosa
, founder of the British Ballet Organisation
, and his wife Eve Louise Kelland
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Following his success as both a performer and teacher, he subsequently devoted his career to developing the BBO and raising the standard of teaching throughout the country and abroad. Edward Kelland took over the administration of the BBO and was elected chairman in 1950, on the death of his father. He held this position until his retirement in January 1987 when he became President.
Edouard Espinosa
Edouard Espinosa was co-founder and Principal Examiner of the Association of Operatic Dancing. Born in Moscow - the son of Léon Espinosa and Mathilda Oberst...
, founder of the British Ballet Organisation
British Ballet Organisation
The British Ballet Organisation is a dance examination board based in London, England.- Overview :The British Ballet Organisation was founded in England in 1930 by Edouard Espinosa and Louise Kay, both noted dance teachers. It was established as a dance teaching society and developed a syllabus...
, and his wife Eve Louise Kelland
Eve Louise Kelland
Eve Louise Kelland Born in Sydney, Australia - wife of Edouard Espinosa.Eve Kelland started her theatrical career as an actress and singer. She became organiser and administrator of the British Ballet Organisation, and in 1928 she started , under the name of Louise Kay. Their working partnership,...
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Following his success as both a performer and teacher, he subsequently devoted his career to developing the BBO and raising the standard of teaching throughout the country and abroad. Edward Kelland took over the administration of the BBO and was elected chairman in 1950, on the death of his father. He held this position until his retirement in January 1987 when he became President.