Jane Dudley, 89, prominent dancer in Martha Graham's company and early modern dance social protest choreographer. Reported in the New York Times, September 22, 2001, p. A13.

Tanaquil Le Clercq, 71, Muse and wife of George Balanchine, and an elegant ballerina of the New York City Ballet. Reported in the New York Times, May 22, 2001, p. C17.

Harold Nicholas, 79, tap dancer and pioneering artist. Reported in the New York Times, March 31, 2001, p. B8.

Maude Rutherford, 104, one of the first dancers to bring the Charleston to Broadway. Reported in the New York Times, March 29, 2001, p. A25.

Ninette de Valois, 102, founded the Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet School. Reported in The Economist, March 17, 2001, p. 90.



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