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John Gilpin
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Born in Southsea, Hampshire
Born on 10th of February 1930
Died on 5th of September 1983

Born 1930. Died 1983 - English dancer.

Studied at the Rambert School. Joined Ballet Rambert in 1945. Prinicpal dancer with Ballets de Paris in 1949 before returning to Britain to join the London Festival Ballet in 1950. Was artistic director there from 1962 to 1965.

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