A memorial service for Laurel Martyn - former ballerina, choreographer, artistic director and dance educator - will be held at Laurel’s home on Saturday, November 2 at 2.30pm.
Teachers and former pupils of Laurel’s are welcome. Please call her niece, Helen Adam, if you would like to attend: 0418 977 565.
Laurel died peacefully at the Arcare Knox aged care home in Wantirna, Melbourne, on October 16, aged 97.
Pictured is Laurel in the activity she enjoyed best – teaching. This photo was taken at Gay Wightman Studios in the Victorian Ministry for the Arts' “Let’s Dance '84” program in Melbourne.
Photo: ANDREW BAKER