Who was Monsieur Pierre?
Q: Who was Monsieur Pierre?
A: Monsieur Pierre was the professional name of Pierre Jean Phillipe Zurcher-Margolle, a French-born professional dancer and dance teacher who lived in London until his death in 1963.
Q: What professional organizations was Monsieur Pierre involved in?
A: Monsieur Pierre was a Fellow, Examiner, and committee member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and a Member of the Official Board of Ballroom Dancing (OBBD).
Q: What was Monsieur Pierre's role in introducing Latin American dances to England?
A: Monsieur Pierre was the main person responsible for introducing the Latin American dances to England. He set them up for use in competitions and in social dance, and the system he and his colleagues developed became the basis for all Latin American competitions held under the World Dance Council (WDC).
Q: When did Monsieur Pierre start his career as a professional ballroom dancer in London?
A: Monsieur Pierre started his career as a professional ballroom dancer in London after World War I ended in 1918.
Q: Did Monsieur Pierre give up his French citizenship while living in London?
A: No, Monsieur Pierre never gave up his French citizenship even though he lived in London until his death in 1963.
Q: What was Monsieur Pierre's profession?
A: Monsieur Pierre was a professional dancer and dance teacher.
Q: What year did Monsieur Pierre die?
A: Monsieur Pierre died in London in 1963.