Doris Laine

Dance Laine trained at the ballet school of the Ballet of Finland (later to become the Finnish National Ballet), as well as studying at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts ('GITIS') and the Moscow State Academy of Choreography. She judged notable ballet competitions, including Varna, Paris, Moscow and the USA IBC, more than 30 times. Laine served in board and committee roles at several Finnish artistic, culturo-political and labour market organisations, as well as internationally at the International Dance Council and International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, among others. ==Honours and awards==

In 1957, Laine was awarded the '''' medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland. In 1985, Laine received a grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation in recognition of her artistic merits. In 1992, the honorary title of Professori was conferred on Laine by President Mauno Koivisto. ==Personal life==

Doris Laine was born to a working-class family in Helsinki. Her parents were Aleksander, a labourer, and Lydia Maria. works in a management role at the National Opera and Ballet. ==References==