Kay Ambrose

Ambrose, Kay (b Working, 1914, d London, 1 Dec. 1971). British artist and writer. She illustrated Haskell's Ballet (Pelican, 1938) and then published her own Ballet Lover's Pocket Book (1943), Ballet Lover's Companion (1948), and Beginners, Please (1953). She and Haskell collaborated again on Balletomane's Sketchbook (1943). She was artistic director of Ram Gopal's company and in 1950 published Classic Dances and Costumes of India. Between 1952 and 1961 she was artistic advisor of the National Ballet of Canada and designed around 30 productions for the company.