Billie Ann Burrill

Billie Ann Burrill (March 11, 1921 – March 3, 2010) was a physical education and dance teacher at Rhode Island College, where she co-founded the Rhode Island College Dance Company.

She was also a world-class competitive masters swimmer who set multiple world records, all after the age of 64.

[1] In World War II, she served in the Women’s Army Corps (1943–47), rising from private to captain.

[1][3] Burrill cofounded the Rhode Island College Dance Company and served as its director (1956–59).

[1][3] She worked as business manager for the Paul Taylor Dance Company during it early years.