Lee Newland passed away November 5, in Florida, at her daughter’s home. She taught our Israeli dance group (and me) for many years, keeping us all going after Ruth Gundelfinger retired. The word that comes up most often in talking about her is “spirit.” She had a beautiful spirit, and danced with grace and spirit as well, keeping up with dancers twenty and forty years younger. There are many dances that will always be “Lee’s dance” to us.

Our class meeting on December 3 will be dedicated to Lee; we can share our memories and do her dances.

Ruth Gundelfinger and Lee Newland with the dance group, circa 1990

Ruth Gundelfinger and Lee Newland with the dance group circa 1990

Leanne