Did Audrey Hepburn Study Ballet?

Ballet

Audrey Hepburn is best remembered for her style and roles in the iconic films like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “Roman Holiday.” She was an accomplished actress and humanitarian, but did she ever study ballet?

The answer is yes. Audrey Hepburn began her career as a ballet dancer and was trained by some of Europe’s leading instructors. At the age of 16, she auditioned for a place in the Ballet Rambert School in London.

She was accepted and trained there for two years. During this time, she also performed in a few ballets with small companies around England.

Hepburn had a great deal of natural talent, which was noticed by choreographer Bronislava Nijinska who offered her a spot in the Ballet Léonide Massine company. At the same time, Hepburn was also preparing to take on acting roles, so she had to choose between the two careers. Ultimately, she decided to pursue acting because it allowed her more freedom than dancing did.

Hepburn continued to dance throughout her career. Although she gave up ballet as a full-time pursuit, she still took classes when possible and even used her skill set for some of her more famous roles. In “My Fair Lady,” Hepburn performed all of her own dance scenes which included several ballet moves.

She also incorporated ballet into some of her other films like “Funny Face” and “Love in the Afternoon.”

It’s clear that Audrey Hepburn had a deep appreciation for ballet which is why it made so many appearances throughout her filmography. Her training enabled her to bring grace and elegance to every role that she played which is why audiences fell in love with every one of them.

Conclusion: Yes, Audrey Hepburn studied ballet when she was younger before embarking on an acting career. Although she ultimately chose acting over dancing as a full-time pursuit, she continued to take classes whenever possible and even used her skills for some of her most famous roles on film.