- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE6168
Gadsdon, Joan
(1923 – 2003)- Born 24 April 1923, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
- Died 12 October 2003, London, , England
- Occupation Art teacher, Artist, Ballerina, Dancer
Summary
As a ballet dancer, Joan Gadsdon toured with the Kirsova Ballet and, from 1944, with Edouard Borovansky’s company in Australia.
Joan emigrated to London in 1947 and danced with the Metropolitan Ballet. She also performed in The Boy Friend on the West End for a number of years.
After her retirement from dancing, Joan worked as a portrait artist and art teacher.