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GUS ANDROS Obituary

ANDROS--Gus Dick, on December 31, 2009. Born March 4, 1926 Oklahoma City. Dancer, Choreographer, teacher for over 60 years. Started dancing after discharge from army in WWII. 1948 joined San Francisco Ballet. Teachings: Theatre Arts Center, Ballet Master Bat Dor Dance Company Of Israel, Harkness Dance Center, High School Of The Performing Arts, New York School Of Ballet, Usdan Center For The Performing Arts, Steps, 92nd Street Y, Ballet Academy East. For 20 years Dick wrote dance history for Dance Pages and Dance And The Arts plus The Dick Andros Newsletter. For website please Goggle Gus Dick Andros to read his extraordinary career plus histories on dance. He leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of adoring students and friends. Dick, you will always remain in all our hearts and minds. Peace. Memorial and boat service-later in 2010.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for GUS ANDROS

18 Entries

January 10, 2010

Gus taught a master class at my studio, Classical Ballet School, in Oklahoma City many years ago. He was wonderful, creative, kind, fun, and everyone loved him. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. He leaves many friends with wonderful memories of his vivacious personality. Kay Sandel, Director, Classical Ballet School and Professor of ballet at Oklahoma City University.

Eddie Rosato

January 9, 2010

I am so sad to see why my most recent email to Dick went unanswered.
Although it's been many years that I had the privilege to be his student at the New York School of Ballet we always managed to keep in touch. To have Dick Andros as a teacher was an experience that will last a lifetime. His enthusiasm and genuine love of dance made each class he taught feel like you were on stage in a live performance.
The dance world has lost a great man. A dear friend and gifted teacher that was loved and admired by so many will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Eddie Rosato

Mack Paul

January 9, 2010

I'm one of Dick's Okie relatives. Most people don't know that Dick had two brothers, Plato and Dee, who had professional football careers- a real big deal in Oklahoma. Dick and Plato in particular. As one might imagine, their world views were dramatically different but they were all flamboyant story tellers. Family gatherings with all three in attendance were not to be missed.

Ellen Einhorn Zerkin

January 7, 2010

Dick was my ballet teacher at Dartmuthe (Dance Art Music Theatre) Camp in Brewster, Cape Cod, during the summer of 1961 when I was thirteen. What an impression this extraordinary teacher made on me and the other young dancers! What a privilege it was to have been his student!!

Richard Holden

January 6, 2010

I never met Dick Andros personally but I heard so much about him when I was a very young dance teacher at Camp Minnowbrook, Lake Placid, NY. because he had the same job the year before me.
Many years later we got in touch through his fascinating web site which I so enjoyed reading. We had so many similarities in our careers. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his students and friends. I will miss reading his 'Androisms' and will always regret that I never had the chance to meet him personally.

Janice Barringer

January 5, 2010

I met Dick when we were both teaching at Harkness. I was a new teacher, and he showed me many kindnesses. I am grateful he was in my life

Cristian Rey

January 4, 2010

Mr. Andros' writings, "Andros on Ballet", will ALWAYS be there as a factual testimony and legacy of this remarkable man.
RIP, Mr. Andros.

Cristian Rey

January 4, 2010

Mr. Andros' writings, "Andros on Ballet", will ALWAYS be there as a factual testimony and legacy of this remarkable man.
RIP, Mr. Andros.

Marilynn

January 3, 2010

My sincere conodolonces to your lost of your loved one. May you allow the loving memories of your life together hold you thru this difficult time. (Psalm 65:2)

Julie Pasqual

January 3, 2010

Mr. Andros was, quite simply, one of a kind. He influenced my life in ways I am only now realizing. There is a hole in my life today. Julie

January 3, 2010

Mr. A. i will remember you and miss you forever. how gifted you were and we have all a little peice of you with us forever.
love you.
katherine

Lisa de Ribere

January 3, 2010

I didn't know Dick REALLY well, but I do remember him well. Loved his classes, and his personality. I will miss you, Dick.

E. Laura Hausmann

January 3, 2010

In addition to enjoying his dance and humorous life lessons, all can continue to become enriched and share with students the ballet history of record, his most comprehensive and important writing. This is Andros on Ballet, available to all on the web.
E. Laura Hausmann

Carole Campolo

January 3, 2010

Dick Andros influenced more lives and society than do many presidents. Over his extraordinary career, Dick did not just teach his students to dance. He taught us discipline, brought out our creativity and taught us that success was not easily achieved. In that little school in Brooklyn, NY we learned that success in any endeavor takes extraordinary amounts of hard work, dedication and a passion for perfection. And, Dick gave us a love for art and music that we have all carried through our lives. Any professional success I have enjoyed in my life has very much to do with Dick Andros. I know I am not alone in that experience. While I will miss the man that I have called my second father, I will celebrate his life and all he has given me.

January 3, 2010

Dick was an extraordinary teacher and friend with a wonderful sense of humor.We will all miss him. Sean Lavery

January 3, 2010

The important website written by Mr. Gus Dick Andros is a comprehensive history of ballet. Google it at: Andros on Ballet.

Linda Phillips

January 3, 2010

I knew and loved him as both a teacher and a friend since 1956. He was an amazing man who led an amazing life. He was adored by all who knew him. No one will ever forget him for his talent, his huge, warm heart, his great teaching abilities and ever so much more, which included his wonderfully fast mind and wicked sense of humor. He was a one in a million. I love you Dick! Linda

Christopher Flory

January 3, 2010

My prayers are with those close to the Maestro, in this time of grief. May our many fond memories bring comfort. Gus Dick Andros; teacher, balletmaster, choreographer, mentor, friend and confidant — you will be sorely missed. The angels dance evermore brilliantly now. God bless you, my friend.

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