Nora Kaye

Nora Kaye
A young woman, standing, in a dark dress
Kaye, photographed by Carl Van Vechten
Born
Nora Koreff

January 17, 1920
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1987(1987-02-28) (aged 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Prima ballerina, film producer, choreographer
Spouses
Michael Murray Van Beuren
(m. 1943, divorced)
(m. 1948, divorced)
(m. 1959)

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.


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