Jacqueline Dorminy Jackson

Jacqueline Dorminy Jackson -WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Ms. Jacqueline Dorminy Jackson, of 1861 West First Street, Winston-Salem, NC began choreographing the Angelic Ballet Tuesday, November 8, 2005. "Miss Dorminy" passed away at her home at the age of 98 surrounded by her family and companion, friend and caregiver Gail Berresford. -She was born April 26, 1907 in Hawkins- ville, GA to Miles A. and Ida Lancaster. "Miss Dorminy" was owner/director of the Dorminy Dance Studios since 1932. She graduated from the University of Georgia with two majors in theatre and speech; studied at Sadlers Wells in London; Paris Ballet School in Paris; and with Dance Masters Internationally. She also taught for years "criss-crossing" the country with nationally recognized dance organizations such as Dance Caravan, Professional Dance Teachers Association (president emeritus) and National Association of Dance Artists and Affiliates, Dance Educators of America, Dance Masters of America, and H & H Dance Troupe. In 1935 she was sent by Secretary of State, Cordell Hull to represent the United States at the International Folk Dance Festival in London. -Miss Dorminy wrote a feature column for the Forsyth Suburbanite Newspaper as "Lil' Dutch Dawn" in the '70's. At the age of 95 a book of her reminiscences was published. At one time, "Miss Dorminy" operated twelve dance schools in the Winston-Salem area. The dance world has lost a legend, but her memory will linger in the hearts and FEET of those whose lives she danced through. -She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray T. Jackson; a sister, Lillis Bryan; and four brothers, Raybun, Murray, Morgan and Rufus Lancaster. -She is survived by a sister, Floretta L. Baylin and a niece, Judy Baylin of the home, and a sister, Leticia Hall (Jake) of Perry, GA; nieces, Peggy (Steve) Newfield, Patty (Sonny) English, Carol Sikes, Linda (James Russell) Lee; nephews, Reggie and Rudy Lancaster. Also of the home, special friend, partner in dance ventures, co-choreographer and lunch buddy, Mallory Graham. -A graveside service will be 2P.M. Sunday, November 13 in the Coody Family Cemetery in Eastman, GA. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 13 at Clark Funeral Home in Hawkins-ville, GA from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. -In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or the charity of the donor's choice. "I HOPE YOU DANCE" J. Jackson