Helpmann, Sir Robert (1909-1986), an Australian actor, ballet dancer, and choreographer, was a principal dancer with the Vic-Wells Ballet from 1935 to 1950. During this time, he toured Europe and North America. He became one of the principal choreographers for the Sadler's Wells Ballet (now the Royal Ballet) in 1943. He created the ballet Yugen for the Australian Ballet Company in 1964 and became co-artistic director of the company in 1965.