This meeting ultimately led to the formation of the '' ' Association of Teachers of Operatic Dancing of Great Britain ' '' , which was officially founded in December 1920 . The Association grew in size and influence , with Queen Mary consenting to become its Patron . A Royal Charter was eventually granted by King George V in 1935 , with the Association becoming the '' ' Royal Academy of Dancing ' '' . In 1953 , Genée instituted the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award . She was President of the Academy until her retirement in 1954 , when she was succeeded by Dame Margot Fonteyn
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award
Adeline Genée