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Sally Gilpin

2000 – 2008

English ballet dancer and choreographer

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About Sally Gilpin

Lived 2000 – 2008. Sally Gilpin was a British ballet dancer and choreographer.

Sally Gilpin (19 September 1938 – 28 September 2008) was an English ballet dancer and choreographer.

Biography She was born as Sarah Patricia Canter to Ernest Canter (1908–⁠1984) and Hilda Madeline née Haddock (1906–⁠1979) [later Canter, Judd, and finally Rees].

She became a leading ballerina for the London Festival Ballet who danced in many roles in productions, such as The Nutcracker in 1962.

She appeared in two films: The Masque of the Red Death (1964) Half a Sixpence (1967) She choreographed six films: The Tragedy of Macbeth (1971) Follow Me! (1971) Percy's Progress (1974) Timon of Athens (1981) (TV) Antony and Cleopatra (1981) (TV) The Beggar's Opera (1983) (TV) She choreographed one TV miniseries: Smiley's People (miniseries) (1982)

Personal life From 27 August 1960 until 1970, she was married to the ballet dancer John Gilpin (1930–1983), by whom she had one daughter, Tracy (born 1962). Their wedding took place at St. Mary's Church.

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Born
2000, Marylebone
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Family & relationships

Spouse
John Gilpin (dancer)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sally Gilpin?

English ballet dancer and choreographer

When was Sally Gilpin born?

Sally Gilpin was born in 2000 in Marylebone.

When did Sally Gilpin die?

Sally Gilpin died on 28 September 2008 in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

What was Sally Gilpin's occupation?

Sally Gilpin was a ballet dancer and choreographer.

What nationality was Sally Gilpin?

Sally Gilpin was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sally Gilpin

· Wikidata: Q7405147

· DBpedia: Sally Gilpin

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