Harold Turner | |
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Born | Manchester, England | 2 December 1909
Died | 2 July 1962 London, England | (aged 52)
Occupation | Ballet dancer |
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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.