Pioneering Australian dancer and choreographer Eileen Kramer dies at 110

Eileen Kramer, a pioneering dancer and choreographer, has died at 110 years old in Sydney. She passed away peacefully at home, just a week after her birthday. Kramer was known for her significant contributions to modern dance in Australia. Born in 1914, Kramer joined the Bodenwieser Ballet in the 1940s and toured internationally. She returned to Australia at 99, where she continued to create art, choreograph, and perform, inspiring many with her creativity in her later years. Kramer’s work included writing books, leading workshops, and appearing in various performances. She is remembered as a trailblazer in the arts, with her final performance set to be featured in a new work by collaborator Sue Healey.