Alexandra Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 American Ballet Theatre just sent out the following sad announcement: STATEMENT FROM AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE American Ballet Theatre sadly notes the passing of cherished Company dancer Jennifer Alexander. Alexander suffered fatal injuries on December 2 as a result of a car collision in New Jersey. Alexander, along with two other ABT dancers, Alexander’s husband Julio Bragado-Young and Nicole Graniero, as well as a dancer from the Martha Graham School, were returning from an appearance of The Nutcracker in Pennsylvania. . “It is with unbearable sadness that I, on behalf of the dancers, staff and Board of Governing Trustees, express our deepest sympathies to the Alexander and Bragado-Young families,” said Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. -30- Monday, December 3, 2007 Link to comment
carbro Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 What a shocking tragedy. I am so sorry to learn this. Condolences to Jennifer's family and colleagues. Link to comment
Alexandra Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Often the company reads this board, and individual comments and tributes are welcome, but I wanted to say on behalf of all of this how sad and shocked we are, and, as carbro noted above, offer condolences to Jennifer's family and friends, as well as the company and the ABT family. Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) My deepest condolences to the Alexander and Bragado-Young families. God, and I just keep thinking :" The last thing Jennifer did on this earth before departing was joining and enjoying the happiness of all those kids and their families on that -for her-last "Nutcracker" . RIP Jennifer Alexander Edited December 17, 2007 by cubanmiamiboy Link to comment
fandeballet Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 A sad day. I just can't believe this has happened. May we all keep Jennifer's and Julio's families in our thoughts and prayers. They both have made significant contributions to my (our) enjoyment of watching ABT for more than a decade or more. Link to comment
carbro Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Newsday and other media report that Julio remains hospitalized. My heart goes out to him as he copes with the injuries compounding the great loss of his wife. Link to comment
Leigh Witchel Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I fondly recall her performance as one of the lovers in The Dream. What an absolute tragedy. Our thoughts are with them and their families. Link to comment
Dale Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Such a sad thing. Horrible. Condolences and best wishes to their families. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 May she have eternal rest; May light perpetual shine upon her. Link to comment
mom2 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 My sincere sympathies to the family. Sweet rest to a Canadian dancer. m2 Link to comment
Marga Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 This is stunningly tragic news. My condolences to Jennifer Alexander's family. Prayers also to Julio Bragado-Young for a complete recovery. Link to comment
Haglund's Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Deepest condolences to Jennifer's and Julio's families and to the whole ABT family. Our prayers are with you all at this sad, sad time. A special prayer to Julio and Nicole for a speedy recovery. Link to comment
leibling Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Even though I only know her by reading about her, it is a shock to hear of this happening to a fellow dancer. I send all of my thoughts to the families, and beg of all of my fellow dancers everywhere to please be careful this holiday season. Link to comment
Helene Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 My deepest condolences to the Alexander and Bragado-Young families for their loss. Link to comment
Amy Reusch Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Her bio & photo on ABT's website : Jennifer Alexander My heart goes out to her family and friends... Link to comment
Michael Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hearing this, I remember her as one of the women in The Green Table. She was so poignant, human, and vulnerable in that role, heartbreakingly so. Does anybody know what and where it happened besides that it was on the road coming back from PA? There was the first snowstorm of the year that night or day, or the night before, just such a terribly dangerous time. It can happen to anyone and all change in an instant. My heart goes out to her and her family especially. Link to comment
aurora Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Such a tragedy for all involved She will certainly be greatly missed. Has anyone seen any updates on the other dancers involved? Link to comment
carbro Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Jennifer and Julio were in that big pileup on Rte. 3 approaching the Lincoln Tunnel Sunday night. dirac has posted stories in yesterday's and today's Links. Also, from yesterday's NJ.com, another story. Link to comment
Haglund's Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Jennifer's face now graces the front of the ABT website. Link to comment
4mrdncr Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Thank you for posting this so very sad (and shocking) news. Both dancers' families, and the greater ABT family, have my deepest condolences. I have many memories of Ms. Alexander, a lovely dancer AND a very good actress, whose presence enhanced many many ABT performances. (I, too, remember the lover in "The Dream", the partisan/young girl? in "Green Table", and Bathilde in "Giselle".) I will continue to remember her fondly. And of course hope that her husband and others injured recover. I am very sorry I cannot express what a truly feel any better. Link to comment
Natalia Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Just saw this and am extremely saddened by the news. May Jennifer rest in peace. Link to comment
SanderO Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 When such a beautiful being is taken in her prime it is a loss of unbearable sadness. With all the tragedies we witness on the stage, it is only this one which has brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Jennifer for your gift to us with all your hard work and love of dance. You will not be forgotten. Whenever the snow falls at the Nutcracker my thoughts will pull towards you. Link to comment
carbro Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Jennifer's ABT colleague, Matt Murphy, has posted a loving tribute and some wonderful, unfamiliar photos on The Winger. Link to comment
homesteadlite Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thank you all for your very kind words about my little sister, Jenny. I will be sure to let Julio know you are pulling for his full recovery. Jenny has loved dancing since she was a squirrel in a pageant at age 3... she sure came a long way, didn't she?! We appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers at this time. As a few people have said, she is dancing in the golden clouds now, and has our brother Jonathan with her too. The show must go on - but please do remember her joy. Link to comment
Alina Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I did not know Jennifer Alexander although I probably have seen her dance. However, I am so sad for her husband, her immediate family, her ABT family, and all of the dance world. She was obviously a very special dancer, who loved her profession. It is a terrible loss for all of us. Link to comment
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