Karstens, Gerda (1903–1988)
Karstens, Gerda (1903–1988)
Danish ballet dancer. Name variations: Gerda Elisabeth Karstens. Born July 9, 1903, in Copenhagen, Denmark; died June 13, 1988; dau. of Johan Emil Karstens and Kirsti Thovaldine Andersen.
Studied at school of Royal Danish Ballet and-on apprenticeship-danced children's character roles in numerous repertory works by August Bournonville; joined the company (1923) where she performed in further works by Bournonville such as Napoli and Far from Denmark, and in works by Gasparo Angiolini, including Loves of a Ballet Master.
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