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Lynne Golding-Kirk

1920 – 2008

Australian ballet dancer

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About Lynne Golding-Kirk

Lived 1920 – 2008 (aged 87). Lynne Golding-Kirk was an Australian dancer and ballet dancer.

Lynne Golding-Kirk (13 April 1920 – 21 March 2008) was an Australian prima ballerina.

Golding-Kirk was born Lynne Golding in Paddington, New South Wales, lived in Marrickville and attended Sydney Girls High School. At age 15 she left school to devote herself exclusively to ballet. She became the prima ballerina for the Tivoli circuit, performing two shows each day. In 1951 she was selected for Melbourne's National Theatre Ballet and danced the dual role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake.

Golding went on to perform in Europe and South America. Moving to New York to study and teach, she met dancer Alan Hope Kirk; they married in 1958 and subsequently performed together.

Returning to Australia in 1965, Golding-Kirk opened her own studio. She retired in 2000.

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Important facts

Born
13 April 1920
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 March 2008
Occupation
Dancer, ballet dancer
Nationality
Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lynne Golding-Kirk?

Australian ballet dancer

When was Lynne Golding-Kirk born?

Lynne Golding-Kirk was born on 13 April 1920.

When did Lynne Golding-Kirk die?

Lynne Golding-Kirk died on 21 March 2008.

What was Lynne Golding-Kirk's occupation?

Lynne Golding-Kirk was a dancer and ballet dancer.

What nationality was Lynne Golding-Kirk?

Lynne Golding-Kirk was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lynne Golding-Kirk

· Wikidata: Q16018126

· DBpedia: Lynne Golding-Kirk

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