DANCER - Carmen Jolicoeur - Ottawa, Ontario
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This sculpture of a ballerina is on top of Carmen's Jolicoeur's monument located in Beechwood Cemetery, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM11J36
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/30/2019
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Inscription on a plaque on site:
Carmen Jolicoeur
Born in Costa Rica, Jolicoeur's family came to Montreal in 1930, where Jolicoeur studied ballet and performed with a company for several years. In 1948 the Spanish Government offered her a bursary to travel to Spain and study Spanish dance. Jolicoeur developed a great aptitude for flamenco dancing and began performing in Europe. She returned to Canada in the 1950's, first living in Montreal, then Ottawa, teaching and performing in both cities. Jolicoeur was the first performer and teacher of spanish dance in Canada. The statue atop her gravestone in the Joy of Dance by D.E. McDermott.
Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Occupation
What is depicted occupation or hobby?: Dancing
Date of birth: 01/01/1926
Date of death: 01/01/1998
Access hours and days:
Entry to the cemetery is free
Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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