Valerie Bettis

Valerie Bettis (20 December 1919, Houston, Texas — 26 September 1982, New York City) was an American ballerina, choreographer, and actress, ex-wife of composer Bernardo Segall (from 1943 to 1955). She debuted in 1947 with [a1905398] company. Bettis performed in several Broadway musicals and choreographed Rita Hayworth's dances in the 1952 film noir Affair in Trinidad and William Dieterle's '53 Salome biblical drama.