Lise la Cour is from Copenhagen, Denmark. At the age of 9, she began training in the Bournonville technique at The Royal Danish Ballet School. At the age of 18, she joined the Royal Danish Ballet where she performed soloist and principal roles. Ms. la Cour was made a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and also awarded the Margot Lander Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the world of ballet.