Memories of Rose-Marie Menes

In memory of

Rose-Marie Menes

Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

September 27, 1944 - September 9, 2021

Sep 27, 1944 - Sep 9, 2021

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Liz Pashley

Liz Pashley and Dave in The Nutcracker

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Margo McCune Ralphs

DANIEL HOGAN

Helen Pashley

Sonia Werner

Comments:

Liz Pashley

I remember Rose giving me this photo because (in typical Rose fashion) she said my right arm was too limp... Read more I remember Rose giving me this photo because (in typical Rose fashion) she said my right arm was too limp to post it on her office... Read more I remember Rose giving me this photo because (in typical... Read more

Margo McCune Ralphs

Liz this made me chuckle! Yep. Typical Rose fashion! Liz this made me chuckle! Yep. Typical Rose fashion! Liz this made me chuckle! Yep. Typical Rose fashion!... Read more

Tami Horowitz

YCCC, Yorktown Heights, NY

Hanging in the halls of the YCCC while Tami teaches class. — with Vicki, Alissa, Susan, Sonia

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Rebecca Durkin

Margo McCune Ralphs

Janine Hennigan

Amanda Hynes Thornburg

Jennifer Bosson

Susan Shils

Colleen Correa

Tami Horowitz

Sonia Werner

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Vicki Hersh

Oh wow. Rose you were such a legend and a gift to the community. I remember spending a huge part of our... Read more Oh wow. Rose you were such a legend and a gift to the community. I remember spending a huge part of our childhood at the ballet... Read more Oh wow. Rose you were such a legend and a gift to ... Read more

Vicki Hersh

Thank you for the memories and sending the family all my love. Thank you for the memories and sending the family all my love. Thank you for the memories and sending the family all... Read more

Tami Horowitz

YCCC, Yorktown Heights, NY

— with Sonia and Alissa

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Heidi France

Margo McCune Ralphs

Janine Hennigan

Amanda Hynes Thornburg

Jennifer Bosson

Tami Horowitz

Vicki Hersh

Mary Rowland-Doud

Rebecca Durkin

Sonia Werner

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Tami Horowitz

1986, YCCC, Yorktown Heights, NY

Dolly (made by Rose for Alissa), Alissa and Susan

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Margo McCune Ralphs

Amanda Hynes Thornburg

Jennifer Bosson

Tami Horowitz

Sonia Werner

Helen Pashley

2000

Nutcracker

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Susan Shils

Sonia Werner

Helen Pashley

Stephanie Bolter

Amanda Hynes Thornburg

Jennifer Frustace

Elyse Bart

Sonia Werner

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Helen Pashley

I have never been more proud of the studio as a year when Rose was sick and you took over. All the girls ... Read more I have never been more proud of the studio as a year when Rose was sick and you took over. All the girls were determined that ... Read more I have never been more proud of the studio as a year... Read more

Helen Pashley

Alissa Lazaro

Rena Bernardini

Stephanie Bolter

Susan Shils

Sonia Werner

Helen Pashley

Margo McCune Ralphs

Vicki Hersh

Sonia Werner

Helen Pashley

Rena Bernardini

Vicki Hersh

Sonia Werner

Helen Pashley

1996, Peekskill

Nutcracker at the Paramount

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Alissa Lazaro

Christina Coiro Powell

Susan Shils

Sonia Werner

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Alissa Lazaro

Oh my goodness, there's ten year old me. Thanks Helen for sharing this! Oh my goodness, there's ten year old me. Thanks Helen for sharing this! Oh my goodness, there's ten year old me. Thanks Helen... Read more

Dana Barti

Shared a heart

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

Rebecca Durkin

Jennifer Bosson

Jennifer Frustace

Elyse Bart

Margo McCune Ralphs

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

Jennifer Bosson

Margo McCune Ralphs

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

I still think A Colonial Nutcracker is one of the best productions of Nutcracker I have ever been a part of or even saw performed

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Jennifer Bosson

Heidi France

Margo McCune Ralphs

Sarah Gorman (Aronstein)

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

A Colonial Nutcracker

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Rebecca Durkin

Jennifer Bosson

Margo McCune Ralphs

Elyse Bart

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

I am posting a lot of photos because I don't know what to say. I lived at Rose's studio from age 9-18. Rose taught so much more than ballet in that huge studio. She was a force to be reckoned with; with passion, artistry, creativity, patience (yes, I said patience), heart, and a strong work ethic to make her dreams and ours come true.

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Dana Barti

Rebecca Durkin

Alissa Lazaro

Dan Hogan

Jennifer Bosson

Heidi France

Elyse Bart

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

1980, 6th Grade School Stage

Sonia was everyone's little sister

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Rebecca Durkin

Amanda Hynes Thornburg

Jennifer Bosson

Sonia Werner

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Alissa Lazaro

Awwww, little Sonia! Awwww, little Sonia! Awwww, little Sonia!

Susan Shils

1980, Studio

photo shoot for "Gifts"

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Jennifer Bosson

Margo McCune Ralphs

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

1981, 6th Grade School Stage

The Magic Toy Shop

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Alissa Lazaro

Margo McCune Ralphs

Jennifer Bosson

Sonia Werner

Susan Shils

1980, Winter Performance

The only time I remember seeing Rose perform

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Alissa Lazaro

Jennifer Bosson

Margo McCune Ralphs

Sonia Werner

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Margo McCune Ralphs

Was this the time she was so sick? The time I remember Rose performing she had the flu. One of my most powerful... Read more Was this the time she was so sick? The time I remember Rose performing she had the flu. One of my most powerful lessons: the show... Read more Was this the time she was so sick? The time I remember... Read more

Susan Shils

I think you are correct Margo. I've looked at these photos many times over the years and totally forgot ... Read more I think you are correct Margo. I've looked at these photos many times over the years and totally forgot about the fact that Rose... Read more I think you are correct Margo. I've looked at these... Read more

Margo McCune Ralphs

Susan I carried this memory and lesson with me into my professional years. This is Rose. Beauty and grace... Read more Susan I carried this memory and lesson with me into my professional years. This is Rose. Beauty and grace while teaching us by... Read more Susan I carried this memory and lesson with me into... Read more

Nicole Pandolfo

Dear Sonia,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts. Nicole

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Sonia Werner

Lynn Hanover

My heartfelt condolences to Sonia and Bernie, and all the other wonderful teachers who worked so closely with Rose to make a dance studio that is a world in itself. Allison, Jodi and I spent all spent our formative years in Yorktown. We spent countless weekends in rehearsal for Nutcracker and other performances as well. Dress rehearsals for every performance will always be in my mind. Amazing memories of getting to the bus at 6:30 in the morning to go to Brooklyn to do the Nutcracker. Rose's home was our home, and she cared about every dancer. How lucky I was to be able to perform with both of my children on the stage (Nutcracker, Toy Shop), have the opportunity to teach, and be a part of all that the Dance Center offered. We were all influenced by Rose and her commitment to her art and to her students. She will be missed, but she left a legacy.

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Jodi Hanover

Debbie Murray

Amanda Hynes Thornburg

Elyse Bart

Sonia Werner

Mary Russo (Romero)

Dear Sonia and Bernie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you both! I was so saddened to hear about Rose’s passing. Like so many I’ve been reminiscing about memories that I have and hold that are so near and dear to me.

As I put my children to bed the other night we prayed for Rose. Of course I was flooded with questions of who she was and why I was so touched by her. After sharing many wonderful memories about her with my boys I realized what a true gift Rose was to so many.

I think this Christmas as we listen to the Nutcracker we may all stop and think about the wonderful times Rose provided us all. I’m sending out love and hugs to all during this difficult time!

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Sonia Werner

Mary Rowland-Doud

1984

Rose you were everything to your students and me during the years I spent performing and teaching at your studio. You gave me a second chance at my career when I needed it most. I will forever hold you near and dear to my heart and love you so! I am so thankful for those years I spent with you. You will be dearly missed by all. The impact you had on all the young lives you touched was greater than words can say. I send love to Sonia and Bernie and all those who had the opportunity to be touched by Rose!

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Jennifer Bosson

Rebecca Durkin

Alissa Lazaro

Susan Shils

Margo McCune Ralphs

Sonia Werner

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Margo McCune Ralphs

Hello to you Mary Hello to you Mary Hello to you Mary

Mary Rowland-Doud

Hi Margo, it is so good reconnect with everyone and relive old wonderful memories! Love to all! Hi Margo, it is so good reconnect with everyone and relive old wonderful memories! Love to all! Hi Margo, it is so good reconnect with everyone and... Read more

Katrine Bangsgaard

The artistic community of dance, creativity, commitment and passion that Rose built, touched and brought together so many people and shaped my young life. I was so sorry to hear the sad news of her passing. Sonia and Bernie, I am very sorry for your loss. Rose was so much larger than life that it’s almost incomprehensible she could be gone. Rose was also an excellent cook, a cat and dog lover, a gardener, and made the best egg nog I’ve ever had in my life. Sending greetings to all the old friends out there, and love and comfort to Sonia and Bernie.

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