Mary Joyce

I was a student of Miss Joyce's at Beresford in the '70s. I still remember her fondly. I enjoyed the Christmas performances at CSM with my cousins and sisters. What a lovely tribute. She will be missed.

I took modern dance classes with Ms. Joyce in the 1970's at Beresford Recreation Center. She was instrumental in inspiring and growing my love of dance over the years. Our troupe was called 'Young Performers' and she would choreograph each of the shows, including designing the costumes. We would perform at Central Park in the Spring, CSM for the winter shows, and travel between elementary schools nearby to perform for students and staff alike. She was always so gentle and kind,...

We will always cherish the kindness and smiles Mary brought to our neighborhood. Our condolences to the family.

Oh Miss Joyce! She taught ballet to my sister and I in the 1970s -- and we danced in some of her Christmas shows, starting as snowflakes and then 'graduating' up to cranberries. All these many years later I still think of her fondly from time to time. She was such a smiling, happy, gentle teacher, encouraging us to stand up straight -- "no wrinkles in the neck or space between the back and the wall"! Had no idea she was such an accomplished and enlightened soul. Rest in peace Miss Joyce!