Helen McGehee
I got a letter today, a xeroxed, though hand addressed copy, from Ms. McGehee. This is the second she has sent to R-MWC dance alumnae requesting financial help to save the artwork which has been sold to bring income. As an dancer she knows that the excitement of dance lives in the moment it is performed. She wants to help save those works of art which give permanent testament to our past. Contributions to save the art can be sent to:
Preserve Educational Choice
P.O. Box 29612
Richmond, VA 23242
Mark “Art Defense Fund”
The best part of the letter in my opinion is the list of Helen’s credentials. She is a small but intimidating woman, and I have always been in awe of who she is and what she has done.
Helen McGehee, R-MWC class of 1942
Principal dancer Martha Graham Dance Company 1942 - 1971. Helen met Martha when she performed at R-MWC in Smith Hall Theater!
Founding faculty member Juilliard Dance Division 1953 - 1982
Founder of R-MWC Visiting Artist Program in Dance 1971. Dance friends at other schools are part of amazing dance departments/divisions but I am so thankful to have been a part of our department. Working with so many wonderful artists provided such a range of experience.
Professor of Dance 1971 - 1986
Oh, thank goodness. I was afraid you were passing on news of her death. I’m glad to hear that she is still among us (and still making waves!)