Phyllis Danaher

Phyllis May Danaher MBE FRAD (1908 – 1991) was a dancer, teacher of dance and choreographer.
Danaher was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She founded Ballet Theatre of Queensland in 1937and was the first Queensland teacher to gain the Advanced Teachers Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dance. From 1957-1982, Danaher was a Children's Examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance. Her contributions were recognised by her designation as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Danceand the award of Member of the Order of the British Empire for service to dance in Queensland. Two of Danaher's more successful students were Principal Dancers with the Australian Ballet, Garth Welchand Lucette Aldous.
Danaher is buried in Brisbane's Lutwyche Cemetery.