Órla Ruth Baxendale (1998–2024) was an exceptionally talented British-born contemporary dancer who moved to New York City in 2018 on scholarship to train at The Ailey School. She later performed with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and MOMIX before her sudden and tragic passing in January 2024.

References

• Missing Órla a Year After Allergy Tragedy; State Settles with Grocer

• Stew Leonard’s cookie death victim was an accomplished dancer with ‘boundless love’