Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild, a patron of Israeli dance, died this week in her home following a long illness. She was 84 years old. Born in Paris, de Rothschild moved to the United States with her family following the outbreak of World War II and immigrated to Israel in 1962. Two years later, she founded the Batsheva Dance Company. Through her ties with noted choreographers, including Martha Graham, she helped the troupe attain international standing.
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