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Nora Kaye-Ross (January 17, 1920 – February 28, 1987) was an American prima-ballerina known for her ability to perform dramatic roles. Called the Duse of Dance after the acclaimed actress Eleonora Duse, she also worked in films as a choreographer and producer and performed on Broadway.
- Nora Koreff, January 17, 1920, New York City, U.S.
- Prima ballerina, film producer, choreographer
- February 28, 1987 (aged 67), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Mar 18, 2024 · Nora Kaye (born Jan. 17, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 28, 1987, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American dramatic ballerina, often referred to as the “Duse of the Dance.” Nora Koreff began taking dance lessons at the Metropolitan Opera Ballet School at the age of eight.
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Mar 1, 1987 · Nora Kaye, a one-time Broadway chorine who became a founding dancer of the Ballet Theatre at its inception in 1939 and eventually the first internationally famous American ballerina, died...
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Mar 1, 1987 · Nora Kaye, a leading American ballerina whose exceptional power as a dramatic dancer made her an international star, died yesterday at her home in Los Angeles after a long illness. She was 67....
Mar 15, 1987 · NORA KAYE WAS ONE OF THE rare dancers in history who defied all imitation. A charter member in 1940 of American Ballet Theater, where she soon became an international star,...
Mar 8, 1987 · Even those who never saw Nora Kaye dance have reason to appreciate her artistry and to mourn her recent death. Kaye retired from dancing in 1961 and her performances in the most enduring of the...
Nora Kaye (1920-1987) was a dancer who performed in ballet, Broadway, and film. She was known for her roles in Pillar of Fire, Fall River Legend, and The Nutcracker, among others.
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