Zelia Raye and the Development of Modern Theatre Dance

"A teacher should be able to produce a dancer; a dancer an entertainment."

"Personality, style, elevation, eyes, arms, smile, deportment: these are what bring a girl out of the chorus, out of team work and make her one by herself, a finished artist."

Zelia Raye was the founder and creator of the ISTD's Modern Theatre Faculty.

She inspired a whole generation of choreographers and teachers and they in turn inspired those who dominate the profession at the beginning of the new century.

This is her story.

By Pamela Eddleston with an introduction by Mary Clarke.