Patricia Ruanne
Ballerina
About Patricia Ruanne
Lived 1945 – 2022 (aged 77). Patricia Ruanne was a British ballerina and ballet mistress.
Patricia Ruanne (3 June 1945 – 1 November 2022) was a British ballerina, ballet mistress, teacher, repetiteur, and director.
Early life
Ruanne was born in Leeds, Yorkshire on 3 June 1945 to Robert and Joan Ruane (née Castell). She had an younger brother named Paul.
Career
Aged 13, Ruanne was accepted into the Royal Ballet School. Her first lead role was as the Girl in Kenneth MacMillan's The Invitation at the age of 18, and Giselle was her first full-length classical role.
Ruanne died on 1 November 2022, at the age of 77.
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Who was Patricia Ruanne?
ballerina
When was Patricia Ruanne born?
Patricia Ruanne was born on 3 June 1945 in Leeds.
When did Patricia Ruanne die?
Patricia Ruanne died on 1 November 2022 in Rome.
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Patricia Ruanne was a ballerina and ballet mistress.
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Patricia Ruanne was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patricia Ruanne. https://biography.guide/patricia-ruanne/
MLA: "Patricia Ruanne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patricia-ruanne/.
Chicago: "Patricia Ruanne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/patricia-ruanne/.
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