Phyllis Spira

About

South African dancer, most remembered as a prima ballerina assoluta in the 1980s.

Before Fame

In 1959, she was accepted into the Royal Ballet School.

Trivia

In 1984, the President of South Africa named her the prima ballerina assoluta, a rare title held by 11 people worldwide.

Family Life

She married husband Philip Boyd in 1986.

Associated With

She and fellow dancer Margot Fonteyn both held the title of prima ballerina assoluta during their careers.