Dancer/Choreographer Graves & Memorials

Theodore Kosloff

1882–1956 (age 74)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Theodore Kosloff was a Russian-American dancer and choreographer who performed in silent films and theater productions.

Ruth St. Denis

1879–1968 (age 89)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Ruth St. Denis (1879-1968) was a pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer born in Newark.

Nick Castle

1910–1968 (age 58)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Nick Castle was an American dancer and choreographer who worked in film and television during the mid-20th century.

Marion Morgan

1881–1971 (age 90)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Marion Morgan (1881-1971) was a Paterson-born dancer and choreographer.

Perry William Wilson

1902–1981 (age 79)

Forest Hill Cemetery

Perry William Wilson (1902-1981) was an American dancer and choreographer who appeared in the television series Bonanza.

La Meri

1899–1988 (age 89)

Mission Burial Park

La Meri was an American dancer and choreographer who pioneered the study and performance of world dance forms.

Hermes Pan

1909–1990 (age 81)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Hermes Pan (1909–1990) was an American dancer and choreographer celebrated for his collaborations with Fred Astaire be...

Frankie Manning

1914–2009 (age 95)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Frankie Manning (1914–2009) was an American dancer and choreographer credited with inventing many of the Lindy Hop's s...