BWW Remembers: Frederick Franklin, June 13, 1914 - May 4, 2013

It is with great sadness that we report Frederick Franklin's death at age 98. One of the most elegant, charming and seemingly versatile male ballet stars of the 20th century, and into the 21st, Franklin brought real class to whatever he was performing. He danced with almost every major ballerina, and had works choreographed for him by Balanchine, Massine and de Mille, among a host of others.

Due to time constraints, we were not able to write an extensive obituary celebrating Mr. Franklin's accomplishments. However, we have posted enough links to sites on the internet where you can go and read about this true virtuoso, whether in the capacity of dancer, character dancer, teacher, ballet master, and a true inspiration to all who knew him.

Below are a couple YouTube videos:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/frederic-franklin-ballet-dancer-coach-and-director-dies-at-98/2013/05/05/9b69f642-0e3a-11e1-a560-dfb7ccea65aa_story.html

http://michaelminn.net/andros/biographies/franklin_frederic/

http://www.danceviewtimes.com/2008/01/franklin-talks.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/mar/09/frederic-franklin