Dancers who died on August 31

Take a focused look at the dancers who passed away on August 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1979 Sally Rand

  Sally Rand was an American burlesque dancer and actress, best known for popularizing the fan dance and bubble dance in the 1930s. She became a symbol of the era's risqué stage entertainment and was a celebrated figure in vaudeville and nightclubs. [bio]