Dom-Salinaro-Obituary

Dom Salinaro

Sherman Oaks, California

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SALINARO Director/Choreographer 1927 - 2009 Passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in Los Angeles of natural causes. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Dom danced in several Broadway shows; The Vamp, Milk and Honey, What Makes Sammy Run, and Bajour opposite Chita Rivera. He moved to Hollywood and...

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Dom always had a positive and supportive spin on so many things, especially when it came to the journey of being an artist. I remember back in 1994 when he played my father how loving and kind he was, knowing that I had lost my own father the year before. He always would come over and say "that scene was wonderful kid!" or "How's my lovely daughter doing?" and give me a big hug and kiss.

Dom, I will miss you, your generous spirt and kind heart. I love you.
Shauna

Dom was a singular talent. I had the privilege of being directed & choreographed by him for the '90-'91 Equity Waiver revival of "Carnival" at the Group Rep Theatre in NoHo. Among his seemingly infinite accomplishments on that show, Dom took a group of mostly non-dancers and gave us wings to fly on that stage; his support/encouragement/
perfectionism was unlike anything I'd experienced in the theatre. In '94 when Dom played a pivotal role in my first produced play, "Show & Tell" at the...

Dom,

Your hospitality and kindness will always be treasured. Goodbye, our friend!

Dom
From the time I did "West Side Story" with him when I was all of sixteen I loved his talent, energy, smile and his entire being. Months would go by and I wouldn't see or talk to him and then when I did it was as if time stood still. We picked up conversation, hugged, kissed and danced together as if we were young again. You will be missed Dom but never ever forgotten