Charles Laskey

Charles Laskey was an American ballet dancer and occasional performer in musical theatre, best remembered for his association with George Balanchine.
As a ballet dancer, Laskey performed with Balanchine's American Ballet, Ballet Caravan, and the New [York City Ballet], as well as with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and Eleanor King's Little Group. He originated roles in a number of George Balanchine's works, including Serenade, and he danced for Eugene Loring and Lew Christensen.
After making his Broadway debut in a production of Lysistrata, Laskey was the principal dancer in I [Married an Angel] and Louisiana Purchase, both choreographed by Balanchine. He toured as Dream Curly in Oklahoma!, although Agnes [de Mille] initially was displeased with his performance.
Laskey followed Balanchine to Hollywood, performing in On Your Toes, I Was an Adventuress, and Louisiana Purchase.
Laskey is survived by his sons Charles Jr. and Dr. Richard A. Laskey.