the age of 85. Recognition In 1977 von Oettingen was featured in Sports Illustrated for her work with professional football players. Football players Brad Cousino and Ken Avery attended the Anneliese von Oettingen School of Ballet in Cincinnati for rehabilitation after sustaining injuries. Cousino also trained at von Oettingen's ballet camp at Eagle Bay, New York. In 1989, von Oettingen received the keys to the city of Cincinnati in recognition of her accomplishments and her first ballet studio in Cincinnati was recognized as a "Cincinnati First" with a bicentennial plaque. Later, in 1998, Ohio Governor Bob Taft honored her with the governor's award. References 1917 births 2002 deaths German emigrants to the United States American ballerinas American choreographers Ballet teachers German ballerinas Dancers from Berlin People from Cincinnati 20th-century American women 20th-century American ballet dancers 20th-century German ballet dancers