The School of American Ballet family notes with sadness the death of Helene Dudin, one of the extraordinary Russian teachers who gave a sound classical base to many generations of SAB dancers. She taught at the School for nearly half a century and affected the lives of thousands of young students.

RIP Mme. Dudin.

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http://www.legacy.com/NYTimes/GB/Guestbook...sonId=114159631

She was an excellent teacher; it is a great loss for SAB.