Jane Mary Attenborough was an English arts administrator and arts manager.
16 Facts About Jane Attenborough
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Jane Attenborough later worked for the Arts Council of Great Britain in its national touring programme before moving to the Rambert Dance Company as dance liaison officer, expanding its education programme from schools activities to local community events.
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Jane Attenborough died together with her daughter Lucy and mother-in-law in the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami while holidaying in Thailand on 26 December 2004.
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Jane Mary Attenborough was born on 30 September 1955 in London.
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Jane Attenborough was the eldest daughter of the actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough and the actress Sheila Sim.
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From her childhood, Jane Attenborough was raised amongst people from the artistic world and she was focused on addressing a concern that many individuals lacked an opportunity to participate in the arts.
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Jane Attenborough was educated at the Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton, before going on to enroll on a sociology course at the University of Sussex from 1973 to 1976.
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Jane Attenborough subsequently joined the Arts Council of Great Britain and was assigned to its national touring programme, where she assisted consultant Jodi Myers.
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In 1985, Jane Attenborough became administrator for the National Organisation for Dance and Mime.
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Jane Attenborough later became Dance UK's executive director, and contributed to the promotion of dance and improving conditions for dancers.
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Jane Attenborough was involed in the development of was the Healthier Dancer Programme to help dancers maintain their fitness and reduce the risk of injury.
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Jane Attenborough helped to establish the Digital Dance Awards in 1987, which allowed companies and choreographers to produce works which would otherwise be beyond their financial means.
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Jane Attenborough was involved in projects that introduced "at risk" individuals to the arts, including in prisons.
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Jane Attenborough was involved in the promotion of music education in schools in North East England and she led the Paul Hamlyn Performances at the Royal Opera House, introducing thousands of young people to opera.
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Jane Attenborough helped the foundation establish links with the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre and the Sage Gateshead.
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Jane Attenborough undertook other projects to provide audiences with opportunities to get involved in the arts.