Toni Beck Bosner
1924 - 2017
Toni Beck Bosner
1924 - 2017
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Toni Beck Bosner, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Toni was born in New York City on October 4, 1924. She graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A. and received her M.F.A. from Columbia University. She married Paul Bosner on December 31, 1969. Toni studied with Martha Graham, Hanya Holm, Alwin Nikolais and Luigi in New York. She was a modern dancer as well as danced on Broadway for Bob Fosse, then ultimately transitioning to choreography and teaching. She choreographed for companies such as The Irish National Ballet, Bat Dor in Israel, and the Scapino Ballet in Amsterdam. She taught modern dance throughout the world from Tokyo to Copenhagen, and of course, in Dallas. Toni inspired generations of dancers and students to dream and believe they could succeed.
Toni continued to inspire as a full professor at Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts, where she was the first Chairperson of the Dance Department from 1962 – 1985. Toni then joined Stanley Marcus and Helen Corbitt, becoming the Executive Director of The Greenhouse Spa. She was also the Executive Director of the Spa at The Crescent.
Toni then devoted her career to giving back, focusing on maintaining exercise and fitness as we age. She was the Director of the 55+ program at Baylor Fitness Center in the Tom Landry Sports Medicine and Research Center.
She retired at the age of 85 after a 70 year career in Dance and Fitness.
Toni is survived by her devoted husband, Paul Bosner; loving children, Lesli Linka Glatter, Matthew Bosner (Sandra) and Sarilyn Bosner; grandchildren, Nicholas Campbell, Michael Bosner (Brittany Schreiber), David Bosner (Lauren), Anja Waleson and Jenna Waleson; and great grandchild Ariella Bosner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Margaret Beck, sister, Rosemary Beck and brother, James Beck.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
A Celebration of Toni Beck Bosner will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas.
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Sara Egelston Akers
October 12, 2017
I studied with Toni in her small studio in Highland Park and then followed her to SMU. She was exacting, blunt, creative, earthy, and expected the best of us. She encouraged me at an early age to create dances which I loved!!! I am who I am today because of Toni Beck. Sara Egelston Akers, Founder/Executive Director North Texas Performing Arts - Plano Children's Theatre.
David Barnett
September 30, 2017
Paul... I'm David Barnett and I worked with you at KERA 1969-70 as Stage Manager on the floor crew along with John Pritchett, Wes Pouliot, and Harold Bach. A lot of years and a lot of miles have flown, but I have never forgotten you or Toni... you were role models for more people than you will ever know.
Mimmi Rounsavall
July 23, 2017
Toni and I had a relationship beginning in 1970 as I was her student at SMU. Toni and I developed a friendship in the later years as I was her teacher.What an Honor. Teacher , choreographer, innovator, mentor. What else can I say.Her dynamic, spirited personality brought encouragement, knowledge. motivation and creativity into my life. Her influence has kept me moving, dancing,creating, to inspire, to touch, whoever has come in my path. Thank you. "Onward" she would say in her personal correspondences to me. "Onward "Toni. With deep sympathy and love to her husband and family. Mimmi Rounsavall
Lori Horvath
July 16, 2017
June 29, 2017
Paul, from the bottom of our hearts, Jim and I both send our love & prayers to you! Toni, was the most important part of our careers. Always wanting our stars to shine. With a heart bigger then Texas giving all she had to help others. I am honored to have been a part of that. Throughout the decades we cherished our friendship with her like family! She's no doubt dancing the halls in heaven!
Our love,
Lori & Jim Horvath
Lori Horvath, Keller, TX
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Read Gendler
June 27, 2017
Toni was a profound influence in my life. When I tried to tell her just that she would shrug those words off in her self effacing way. Over 40 years she was my dance teacher, my boss, my mentor, and ultimately my student. I respected, admired and loved her so very much, yet I would not call us close friends. I have saved a linen handkerchief which she gave me one Christmas and 13 handwritten notes that she mailed to me over the years. Always words of validation, encouragement and inspiration at times when I really needed it. She was gracious, kind, utterly remarkable, and oh so much fun. Countless lessons I have learned just being in her presence. I will cherish my vivid memories and miss her nonetheless.
My deepest sympathy to her husband, Paul, daughter, Leslie, family and all who loved her.
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Dava Thomas
June 24, 2017
The world will miss Toni's infectious energy to gain power and strength, and confidence in life through Pilates. She absolutely changed my life from 2003 to 2010-11. She is the single most influential person ever in my life, and I am 74! The day I left Dallas I visited her at her home - the same day all 4 Presidents and their wives were visiting Dallas for the Bush Museum. I could hardly get to her home for all the secret service, but I did and brought her a miniature turtle. She loved turtles. We shared more than most friends over coffee and Pilates sessions and I believe we became unusual best friends. At least that's what she said. She was apprehensive and supportive when I decided to leave Dallas for Idaho. She was ALWAYS right on! I should have thought it through more as she suggested, but here I am in Idaho and missing my friend, Toni.
I have some great photos of her and hope I can post them somewhere on this site. Really great photos of our Toni. Oh, Toni, I've loved you so. my heart aches. We talked so often of life and death and it all comes around in my mind now that you is gone. Love you always, Dava
dianne kennedy
June 22, 2017
I will miss Toni. We met in a coffee shop from which we developed a long and meaningful relationship. Story teller, fashion icon, beautiful woman, inside and out. I will treasure our time together. Forever. I feel so very fortunate to have known Toni Beck.
June 19, 2017
May the "God of all comfort" comfort you all at this time. (2 Cor 1:3)
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