Harold Turner (dancer)

Harold Turner
Born(1909-12-02)2 December 1909
Manchester, England
Died2 July 1962(1962-07-02) (aged 52)
London, England
OccupationBallet dancer
Spouses

Harold Turner (2 December 1909 – 2 July 1962) was an English ballet dancer, teacher, and ballet master. Widely recognized as "modern British ballet's first male virtuoso,"[1] he had an illustrious career as a principal dancer, after which he continued to perform in character roles. He is acknowledged as a key figure in British dance history.

  1. ^ Jane Simpson, "Legend: Harold Turner." Ballet Magazine (June 2000).