Ruth MITCHELL

Julia Mathias Taylor
Atlanta, GA, formerly of Rome, GA

You were so loved! And you are still to this day my own personal representation of elegance, taste, and grace. The fondest memories.
Jill Locke

It was the honor of my life to have performed under her name and to have been in original casts of some of her best known works. Ruth's vision is constantly being brought to bear, living on through the students of the many dancers whose careers she made possible. "It sounds an echo in my soul....how can I keep from singing" traditional -from the 1994 Ruth Mitchell ballet "A Life Remembered"

Miss Ruth was a huge part of my life and I will always remember those years fondly. I'm so sorry I missed the service where I would hoped to have seen some of my fellow dancers.

Ruth Mitchell was my teacher, mentor and inspiration. The fuse she lit in my soul burns brightly still today. I feel blessed to have been in her presence during my formative years.

Ruth Mitchell was multi-talented and multi-dimensional. She was beautiful inside and out. She not only provided a place for us to dance and fulfill our dreams - she also provided a home for us - away from the stresses of life and into her world of dance and music. I am forever grateful to her and to the wonderful role model she remains. It was an honor to know her and love her.

Pretty much since my birth in 1957 Ruth has been a major part of my life! My dear friend, mentor, teacher and second mother, my own sweet mom Bess' best friend. I owe my incredible career to these two great women, a lot of my good habits and almost all my Bad habits too!! What an amazing journey and legacy that will live in me forever and be passed on to many generations to come !! Bravo Miss Ruth all my ❤ your Anne

to the woman-teacher- mom I will LOVE and cherish for LIFE even more than life.
patsy 143 Terpsicorps Theatre-Terpsichore

Extending my sincere sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in God's loving promises found at
Isaiah 51:12

she walked in beauty
love,

I owe my professional career to this amazing woman.

Ruth nurtured talent with all her heart and soul and never made money her raison d'etre. The dance and her dancers, who brought her visions to life, were her reward.

I will forever remember those mirrored walls, the aroma of rosin on wooden floors, the occasional squeak of a toe shoe or ballet slipper, the dancer-created humidity and heat, the sounds of jazz and classical piano music playing from the LP, and Ruth's soft voice guiding us along the way.

Thank you, Ruth, for everything you did for me.

Tommy Fountain - Company member 1975-1978

I could echo the praises from the Atlanta dance community, remembering like everyone her natural grace, her impeccable fashion sense, and her dry wit. But she was my dance mom, so I need to speak of her in more intimate and complex terms.

A dance mom sees things in you that no one else does. She believes in you, and in believing in you she gives you at the same time a sense of purpose and countless terrifying opportunities to disappoint. She can make your day or completely tear you down with a single word. She makes you work harder than you think you can, she makes you ache, but at the end of the day she makes you feel stronger and more accomplished than you ever thought possible.

Miss Ruth did all this for me. I can't describe the flood of emotions I felt when I heard news of her passing, years of sweat and tears recalling how Ruth pushed me in my accomplishments and loved me in my failures. I am one of countless movers that Miss Ruth shaped in her long life. There is a new star shining brightly in the sky, and it's wearing a sequined gown with matching taffeta cape and a timeless bobbed hairdo.

Many of my fondest and most favorite childhood memories involve Ruth Mitchell, and the wonderful times we all had while touring with her. The world and indeed my life would've been incredibly dull and boring without her. All of my love to Heaven's newest and brightest angel.

Since Oct. 1980, I owe my life as I know it to Ruth Mitchell. She gave me chances and opportunities to express myself freely. She allowed me to dance, teach, choreograph, design and construct costumes. Even letting me do lighting designs for my own pieces. She opened the doors for my photography which has allowed me a lifetime of work. She is responsible for nearly everyone I know in Atlanta. My life is so full having had her for a mentor and the Godsend friend of a lifetime. RIP Ruth Mitchell. I will love you forever.

I owe my entire life since 1980 to Ruth Mitchell. I would not know the life I have as a dancer and photographer if it were not for Miss Ruth giving me the chances and opportunities to express myself so freely. She let me choreograph, create and construct costumes, and even design my own lighting. I would not be me without Ruth Mitchell. Thank you with every cell of my being and I will love you forever! <3 Keiko

I owe my entire life since 1980 to Ruth Mitchell. I would not know the life I have as a dancer and photographer if it were not for Miss Ruth giving me the chances and opportunities to express myself so freely. She let me choreograph, create and construct costumes, and even design my own lighting. I would not be me without Ruth Mitchell. Thank you with every cell of my being and I will love you forever! <3 Keiko

Fond memories of my time at the Studio. I had no idea of all of her other accomplishments! What a wonderful life she lead and an inspiration of all the possibilities we can reach for!

A great friend and mentor to my Mom and a great addition and leader in the Atlanta arts community has passed. My prayers and sympathy to her family and countless friends.

Oh my gosh! What an incredible lady! I loved teaching for her for over 35 years, taking her classes and dancing with her company. The dance world has lost a beautiful woman and legend. We will all miss her!