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1941
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2018
ANNE KEATING Obituary
When she left the stage, Nan continued ballet behind the scenes, training thousands of students over the years at her landmark school in Hingham, the Children's Ballet Workshop. Nan's teaching was so well-regarded, Boston Ballet opted to purchase the school and Nan became Principal of their South Shore School. Nan went on to teach at many other places, both full-time and as a guest. - her work landing her in the Dance Magazine "Great American Teachers" series.
Nan leaves behind her children: Christopher Keating and wife Cathy, Elizabeth Keating Doten, Jen Keating McGuiggin and husband Dan, her brother, Paul Cogswell and his wife Kate. She also leaves dear friend Patricia Loring and close sister-in-law Pamela Keating. She will also be missed by her grandchildren: Connor Doten, Morgan Keating, Alexandra Doten, Clara McGuiggin, Ryan Keating, Lila McGuiggin, Jane McGuiggin, Christopher McGuiggin, Josh Katz, and Emma Katz and of course her dog Bix. Nan's talent, imagination, fierceness, humor, and passion will be missed by all.
A Memorial Service is to be held at 10 am, Friday, October 5, 2018 at Saint John the Evangelist at 172 Main Street in Hingham, MA. A reception at the Hatherly Country Club at 663 Hatherly Rd in Scituate, MA is to follow. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be sent to the Laura Keating Memorial Outdoor Classroom at https://www.gofundme.com/
laurakeatingmemorial.
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Memories and Condolences
for ANNE KEATING
Tessa Wright
October 4, 2018
Dancer
(A poem for Nan Keating)
I am my teacher's unending holler
swelling in the mist of uniform
wall, barré, and floor
the color of an overrun highway
broken by gray light
from large New England windows
It's like being under water
where the movement of one
evokes another.
She paddles and we move.
She slaps it making big waves
and we move faster.
Funneling across the room in tight
legged turns and twisted
mouths, chins tilted to the light.
She is rowing us
and she mounts the dull painted chair,
knees spread and opposing, eyes
stalking as we hang
in the air, climbing with toes and fingertips
stirring ingredients, desperate
for it to meld and embrace us,
guide us, perhaps then she will notice us,
ride us, rush over us,
and unify thought with reflex.
-Tessa Wright (Sestina)
CBW Alumni
Anna-Marie Holmes
October 4, 2018
My dearest of friend ! I just spoke to you and know that you are at peace and wanted to go to the light. I will miss you soo much and I will continue to love you forever. Your faithful friend Anna-Marie
Maureen Martin
September 29, 2018
Dear Chris, Liz and Jen,
My family and I are so saddened to hear of your loss. Your mom was such a caring, thoughtful and generous individual for myself and so many others. We shared many good times as friends and neighbors and she had such a special presence in the lives of my daughters. She will be fondly remembered by us all as a very special person.
Our sincere condolences
Maureen Martin and family
Donna Silva
September 24, 2018
Dear Nan was a wonderful colleague, mentor and loving friend. She will be greatly missed by many who have known and worked with her. She was always there for me to help and guide me along the way as I returned from living abroad to working with her at the Boston Ballet School in Norwell. Over the years I loved to see her joy while teaching and speaking about the young children who were fortunate to learn the art of ballet from her. She shared so openly, freely and joyfully about dance and her teaching techniques. Thank you, Nan, for your gift of friendship! You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
To your family, thinking of you with deep sympathy. May memories comfort you in your time of sorrow. -Donna Silva
Debra Doroni
September 24, 2018
Dear Chris, Liz and Jen - I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear of your mom's passing. She and ballet were such an impactful part of my life. I started ballet when I was 11 1/2 years old. Nan saw me in another teacher's class one day and took an interest in me. She provided a scholarship so that I could take more classes and groomed me to progress to pointe and classes at the Boston School of Ballet. Ballet became something to define and distinguish myself outside of school. A small, awkward girl with braces, ballet made me feel beautiful, graceful and athletic. CBW provided an instant group of wonderful friends who supported each other through the ups and downs of teenage social life, and who helped me get through my father's death when I was 13. Although I only danced for 4 1/2 years, my time at Children's Ballet Workshop was a defining aspect of my life that shaped who I became as a person and laid the foundation for overcoming challenges and reaching goals throughout my lifetime. I cannot imagine what my life would have been like had I never met Nan! 40 years later, I have recently found my way back to ballet classes and rediscovered the joy of those years. I am eternally grateful for all that Nan did for me! She was truly a gift to the world! Love, Deb
Isabel Ventre
September 23, 2018
Nan was a fabulous woman and teacher. She was a big part of my daughter's life and because of Nan's amazing teaching, my daughter went on to dance professionally. I also got to know Nan, not just as a ballet parent, but a friend. I have wonderful memories of a trip to Maine with the Nutcracker dancers and her. Such a fun woman! She will be missed.
The Santoro Family
September 20, 2018
Sharing in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy.
Maureen Ryan Jewell
September 20, 2018
Nan was such a big part of my life growing up. Such a beautiful,talented and kind person. My prayers and positive thoughts go out to her remaining family and friends. Such wonderful memories of Children's Ballet Workshop.
Love,
Maureen Ryan Jewell
Phyllis Cox
September 20, 2018
We have many fond memories of Nan & Roger . Nan was such a vibrant person, & we're very sad she's gone. Our condolences to the whole family. Sincerely, Phyllis & Jim Cox
Kim Cox
September 20, 2018
An amazing woman and great family. Nan you will be missed by so many but your legacy lives on in so many of us, the students whose lives you impacted in countless ways. My sympathies to Jenn, Liz, Chris and your families. Love, joy and strength to celebrate Nan ❤
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