Washington Ballet Cancels Tour After Dancer Killed in Accident

The Baltimore Sun reports that the Washington Ballet Company has canceled the remainder of its Studio Company tour after 20-year-old company dancer Mary Saludares was struck and killed by a car Friday. Saludares was hit on Route 24 in Harford County, Md. at about 10 p.m., according to local police, and died early Saturday. The Filipina dancer was part of Washington Ballet's Studio Company tour for the 2008-2009 season. Artistic director Septime Webre issued a statement: "She was not only a beautiful dancer but a radiant soul who emitted peace and joy. The entire TWB family mourns her passing and extends its thoughts and prayers to Mary's family."