Bess Saylor Imber, who inspired generations of dancers having been associated with Dayton Ballet for more than 50 years, died Friday, May 3. She was 83. Imber, affectionally known as “Miss Bess ...

Almost thirty years ago, in the early days of my dancing life, I was fortunate to participate with a small group of dancers assembled by Bess Saylor Imber under the banner of the Chamber Dance ...