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Who succeeded Ashton as director of the Royal Ballet?

  • Rudolf Nureyev

  • Margot Fonteyn

  • Kenneth MacMillan

  • Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Kenneth MacMillan succeeded Frederick Ashton as director of the Royal Ballet. MacMillan was a renowned choreographer known for his innovative and dramatic works, such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "Manon." He led the company from 1970 to 1977, during which time he expanded its repertoire and established it as one of the leading ballet companies in the world.
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