Ellen Burka
Canadian-Dutch figure skater and coach
About Ellen Burka
Lived 1921 – 2016 (aged 95). Ellen Burka was a Dutch speed skater, figure skater, figure skating coach and coach.
Ellen Burka ( Danby; August 11, 1921 – September 12, 2016) was a Canadian-Dutch figure skater and coach. She became a member of the Order of Canada in 1978 and was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.
Personal life Ellen Danby was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Jewish parents who met in England.
Ellen and Jan Burka divorced in the mid-1950s. In 1996, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
A documentary about Ellen Burka, Skate to Survive, was directed by her daughter Astra and premiered at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival in May 2008.
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Who was Ellen Burka?
Canadian-Dutch figure skater and coach
When was Ellen Burka born?
Ellen Burka was born on 11 August 1921 in Amsterdam.
When did Ellen Burka die?
Ellen Burka died on 12 September 2016 in Toronto.
What was Ellen Burka's occupation?
Ellen Burka was a speed skater, figure skater, figure skating coach and coach.
What nationality was Ellen Burka?
Ellen Burka was Dutch.
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