About Leslie Edwards
Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 84). Leslie Edwards was a British ballet dancer.
Leslie George Edwards (6 August 1916 – 8 February 2001) was a British ballet dancer and ballet master. He was one of the final links with Ninette de Valois's original pre-war Vic-Wells Ballet. He then joined the Vic-Wells Ballet School. He also trained with Margaret Craske, Stanislav Idzikowski and Vera Volkova. He debuted at Rambert's Ballet Club in 1932.
Performing career Edwards was a cast member in the original production of Antony Tudor's Jardin aux Lilas in 1936. He first danced with the Vic-Wells Ballet in 1933, however, he only officially joined the company in 1937. With the Vic-Wells Ballet, he was a member of the first cast of Frederick Ashton's Les Patineurs.
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Who was Leslie Edwards?
British ballet dancer
When was Leslie Edwards born?
Leslie Edwards was born on 6 August 1916 in Teddington.
When did Leslie Edwards die?
Leslie Edwards died on 8 February 2001 in London.
What was Leslie Edwards's occupation?
Leslie Edwards was a ballet dancer.
What nationality was Leslie Edwards?
Leslie Edwards was British.
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