- In 1946, she graced the stage in Frederick Ashton's major neo-classical ballet "Symphonic Variations" (1946), which featured the blonde Pamela with brunette Margot Fonteyn and redhead Moira Shearer of The Red Shoes (1948) cinematic fame.
- Known for her uninhibited personality and enjoyment of the fast lane. Loved to play strip poker with the men in her company and once had an affair with male dancer Michael Somes.
- She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1997 Queen's Honours List for her services to dance and was Vice-President of the Royal Academy of Dancing where she taught ballet from 1954 to 1977.
- Known for her work in Frederick Ashton's pieces, she originated roles for him in "Dante Sonata", "Horoscope" and "the Wanderer", which featured a well-publicized sensuous duet with dancer Michael Somes.
- First husband, Painton Cowan, was killed in World War II three weeks after the birth of their son. She married Charles Gordon in the post-war years.
- She is survived by her son, Painton Cowan II, and daughter, Caroline Gordon.
- She was awarded the Royal Academy of Dancing Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award in 1976 for her contributions to dance.
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