They Danced at the Same Barre

Louise and Mary Deane,
demonstrating “le port de bras,” the carriage of the arms

One of those Rose Villa coincidences…

As young women Mary Deane Smith and Louise Williams each studied ballet at the same studio in Los Angeles… but not at the same time. 

Nevertheless they shared a love for the classes, for the warming up at the barre, then dancing free.

Here’s their story!
Louise Williams & Mary Deane Smith