| 1891 |
Margaret Morris was born in Kensington, London. |
| 1894 |
Began reciting professionally in French and later in English, at parties, smoking concerts and court drawing rooms. |
| 1899 |
First stage engagement in pantomime - 'Little Red Riding Hood' at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, playing First Fairy 'Twinkle Star' with solo dances and recitations before a front drop. |
| 1900 |
Joined the Ben Greet Shakespearian Company and played 'Puck' in 'Midsummer Nights Dream' in the Botanic Gardens, London. She remained with the company for three years, acting and dancing. |
| 1903 |
Played child parts in Drury Lane melodramas and in 'The Water Babies ' at The Garrick Theatre. |
| 1903 |
Between tours she studied dancing with John D'Auban, ballet master at Drury Lane. |
| 1903 |
Began to compose dances of her own and at the age of twelve reacted against the limitation of the Italian classical ballet technique. |
| 1903 |
Began creating more natural exercises but realised also that a basic training was necessary |
| 1907 |
Joined the Benson Shakespearian Company as 'Ingenue Principal Dancer' and understudy to Lady Benson. |
| 1909 |
Met Raymond Duncan, brother of Isdora, who taught her the Greek positions he had collected, and which she incorporated in the technique she was evolving for creative dances. |
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