About Joan Benesh
Lived 1920 – 2014 (aged 94). Joan Benesh was a British ballet dancer, ballerina and choreographer, known for Benesh Movement Notation.
Joan Benesh (née Rothwell; 24 March 1920 – 27 September 2014) was a British ballet dancer who, with her husband Rudolf, created the Benesh Movement Notation, which is the leading British system of dance notation.
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Who was Joan Benesh?
ballet dancer (1920–2014)
When was Joan Benesh born?
Joan Benesh was born on 26 March 1920 in Liverpool.
When did Joan Benesh die?
Joan Benesh died on 27 September 2014.
What was Joan Benesh's occupation?
Joan Benesh was a ballet dancer, ballerina and choreographer.
What was Joan Benesh known for?
Joan Benesh was known for Benesh Movement Notation.
What nationality was Joan Benesh?
Joan Benesh was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joan Benesh. https://biography.guide/joan-benesh/
MLA: "Joan Benesh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joan-benesh/.
Chicago: "Joan Benesh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joan-benesh/.
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