Bergenfield, Nj, New Jersey
Age 95
Irving BurtonBergenfield, NJ - The world has lost the true father of Modern Dance. Irving Burton passed away on March 15, 2019 at 95 years of age surrounded by his wife and children. Irving was an actor, dancer, teacher and choreographer. He performed on Broadway, off Broadway and was a 24 year...
Read MoreJust learned of his passing. I saw him many times with the Paper Bag Players and I can still hear his voice from listening to their album over and over as a kid. He was a great and memorable performer who brought joy to many. He will be missed.
Michael
April 09, 2025 | Other
Irving was a treasure. He was a beloved guest artist at the Center for Modern Dance Education(CMDE) where he taught, choreographed ,performed and inspired dancers of all ages and abilities including people with disabilities. I believe He met CMDE founder Shirley Ubell decades ago at the New Dane Group.I am so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing him. We are touched and honored at CMDE to receive donations in his memory
Elissa Machlin-Lockwood
March 19, 2019 | Hackensack, NJ
I knew Irving from the Paper Bag Players when they performed to the Henry St. Playhouse in th 1950's where I was stage director. We happily remet at Art of Motion last year. I so admired his work and will miss seeing him at AOM each month.
Go well, dear Irving!!
Ruth Grauert
March 18, 2019 | Jersey City, NJ
So sad to hear the news. Irving was an inspiration in the stuttering community. I was privileged that he chose me to be a cast member in his theater piece on stuttering "Why can't we talk. George Laday
March 17, 2019
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Ruth Grauert
March 17, 2019 | Jersey City, NJ
