April Olrich

Biography

April Olrich was a renowned English ballerina and actress born on July 17, 1931, in Zanzibar. She began her career at 13 with Colonel Wassily de Basil's Original Ballet Russe, dancing extensively throughout South America and New York under the guidance of George Balanchine. After transitioning from ballet to stage acting, Olrich appeared in notable productions, including "Pay the Devil" – a testament to her enduring talent as an English performer.