Nora Kaye

Nora Kaye
Kaye, photographed by Carl Van Vechten
Born
Nora Kaye Koreff

(1920-01-17)January 17, 1920
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1987(1987-02-28) (aged 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Prima ballerina
  • film producer
  • choreographer
Spouses
Michael Murray Van Beuren
(m. 1943; div. 1946)
    (m. 1948; div. 1950)
      (m. 1959)

      Nora Kaye-Ross (born Nora Kaye Koreff; 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.