Ballerina with a damehood (7)

I believe the answer is:

fonteyn

(Other definitions for fonteyn that I've seen before include "Danseuse" , "Margot ..., English prima ballerina" , "Dame Margot --, ballet dancer" , "Margot ..., iconic English ballerina" , "'Margot ..., prima ballerina (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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