On May 28, Repertory Dance Theater announced that “Kay Clark passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.”

The announcement continues:

Kay Clark was one of the founding members of Repertory Dance Theatre. In 1966, Kay and seven other dancers were invited by the Rockefeller Foundation to embark on a “bold experiment” to develop the first successful modern dance repertory company. As an impeccable dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director, Kay helped create an organization that became acclaimed nationally and internationally and developed into a resource center for contemporary dancers, choreographers, visual artists, writers, and composers.

In 1976, Kay became Co-Artistic Director of RDT, a position she held until 1983. Her dedication to dance, her strong work ethic, organizational skills, and enormous talent left a legacy that continues to inspire the RDT organization. Audience members will remember Kay’s beautiful long blonde hair and her dazzling technique. [RDT Artistic Director] Linda C. Smith will remember Kay’s strength and determination. “Kay set high standards for RDT and believed in its mission with all her heart and soul. She influenced thousands of dancers. I was just one of the people whose life was changed by our beautiful Artistic Princess.”