Margaret Morris was born in Kensington, London.

Began reciting professionally in French and later in English, at parties, smoking concerts and court drawing rooms.

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.

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.

Played child parts in Drury Lane melodramas and in 'The Water Babies ' at The Garrick Theatre.

Between tours she studied dancing with John D'Auban, ballet master at Drury Lane.

Began to compose dances of her own and at the age of twelve reacted against the limitation of the Italian classical ballet technique.

Began creating more natural exercises but realised also that a basic training was necessary

Joined the Benson Shakespearian Company as 'Ingenue Principal Dancer' and understudy to Lady Benson.

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.