Joan Dewhirst (1935 – 14 April 2020) was a British figure skater who competed in ice dance.

She began skating at age 11, and progressed quickly through the testing levels in figures, ice dance, and pairs.

[2] With partner John Slater, she won silver medals at the first two World Championships in ice dance: in 1952 and 1953.

[1][3][4][5][6] After retiring from competition in 1954 they spent several years touring with the Ice Capades and won the World Professional Championship 6 times.

[7] Joan coached many British dance champions including Susan Getty & Roy Bradshaw, Karen Barber & Nicky Slater, Sharon Jones & Paul Askham, Sinead Kerr & John Kerr, and Lloyd Jones.