March 25, 1927 - September 28, 2024
Bradenton, Florida - Beatrice O Vrbancic, age 97, of Bradenton, Florida died September 28. 2024. Beatrice was born in Paget Bermuda. She studied classical ballet at The Royal Academy of Ballet, England. Has danced with various ballet companies such as The Ballet Theatre at Jacobs Pillow Art Festival in Lee Massachusetts. Mrs. Vrbancic's stage name was Beatrice Bene. She had her own studio for many years in New York City and taught at teacher conventions from coast to coast as well as guest artist and artistic director for the Ft Lauderdale Civic Ballet. She was a member of the Seabreeze Women's Club where she taught senior aerobics for many years.
