Arlouine Case Burns

At an early age, Casey began her lifelong love and study of ballet. At fourteen she was accepted to the School of American Ballet in New York City where she moved with the support of her incredible parents, it must have been hard on them to have her leave at such a young age. She performed with Ballet Society and was a founding member of the New York City Ballet. Under the direction of George Balanchine, she performed in several major cities in the U.S. and around the world.

After ten years, Casey left the ballet company to marry Captain William C. Burns, then teaching at his alma mater the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, just an hour north of New York City. He used to take a bus from West Point to see her performances and take her out for dinner afterwards. Together they started a family, had four children, and explored the world as only military families can do. That is to say, it was a rambling adventure!

In her life as a dancer, later as a military wife, and then finally as an empty nester, Casey never stopped traveling, often joking that she lived out of a suitcase. She was a talented gardener and active member of her local garden club for many years. She loved animals, all creatures great and small, even toads, but especially dogs! Casey became an excellent cook and enjoyed planning for her next get together while pouring over the latest Gourmet Magazine. She was gregarious and engaging, and always kept her guests laughing!

Survivors include her daughter, Caron B. Carrigan (Sandy Burgess) and her sons, Richard Carrigan (Megan Quarles) and David Burgess; her daughter, Michelle B. Wagoner (husband William) and their daughters, Adrienne Wagoner and Charlotte Trible (husband Jesse); her daughter Kathleen Burns Chaplin (husband Lee) and their son Lee Chaplin; and her son William C. Burns and his son Liam Burns and step-daughter Ashley Burns.

There will be a small family service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New York City Ballet or any charitable organization of your choice.

New York City Ballet

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