Stuart Hodes was a dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, who went on to dance on Broadway and television.
- Died: March 15, 2023 (Who else died on March 15?)
- Details of death: Died at a New York City hospital at the age of 98.
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A lifetime of dancing
Hodes began his career as a dancer in the 1940s, after serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces, flying bombing missions in Word War II. He studied modern dance at the Martha Graham School before being invited to join the company in 1947. He became a star of the group, dancing in productions including her acclaimed “Appalachian Spring.” Hodes remained with the Martha Graham Dance Company until 1958. He went on to appear on Broadway in shows including “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Peer Gynt,” “Paint Your Wagon,” and “The King and I.” Hodes also worked on television shows including “The Milton Berle Show” and “The Esther Williams AquaSpectacle.” Hodes was also a choreographer, known for works including “After the Teacups” and “I Thought You Were Dead.” He continued dancing onstage well into his 90s.
Notable quote
“Was I frightened when on a combat mission? I suppose so, but don’t actually recall feeling fear, whereas I acutely recall feeling stage fright, a weird and illogical thing about which I’ve long pondered. I had a special prayer when starting out on missions, which kind of helped.” —from a 2007 interview for the Dance Enthusiast
Tributes to Stuart Hodes
Full obituary: The New York Times
