Nadine Paula Ann Baylis: Pioneer of Modern Dance Costume Nadine Paula Ann Baylis (15 June 1940 – 3 November 2017) was a British stage and costume designer who irrevocably shaped the aesthetic landscape of modern dance in Britain. Often described as “the heir of Pavel Tchelitchew,” she possessed an unparalleled ability to transform movement into visual poetry, establishing herself as a cornerstone figure within Ballet Rambert’s artistic trajectory and leaving an indelible mark on numerous influential choreographers. Her distinctive style—characterized by austere elegance and sculptural precis…