Edouard Borovansky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edouard Borovansky

Australian ballet dancer

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1902

Place of Birth: Přerov, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 18-Dec-1959

Profession: ballet dancer

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Edouard Borovansky (24 February 1902 – 18 December 1959) was a Czech- born Australian ballet dancer, choreographer and director.
After touring with Anna Pavlova's company, he and his wife, Xenia, settled in Australia where they established the Borovansky Ballet company.
This company provided the foundation for modern ballet in Australia and was subsequently used as the basis for the first national Australian ballet company, The Australian Ballet which was established in 1962.