United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)

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Subsequent to ignition and in defiance of her stubborn sophistication, Maggie Robbins had uttered a gasp of astonishment.

Throughout the entire suiting-up procedure Robbins had hovered nearby, out of the way but within viewing range, her recorder humming relentlessly.

Maggie Robbins proved herself an asset to the flight instead of simply another piece of cargo.

While the others strove not to speculate on whether or not the mission had been a success or failure, and largely failed, Robbins was everywhere: shooting video, asking questions, experimenting with her weightless condition, and generally doing her utmost to keep her companions occupied.

They would make one drop, do some basic surveying, take some surface samples, let Robbins gush breathlessly for the benefit of watching millions, and return to the shuttle.

Ever the journalist, Robbins had aimed her arm-mounted camera downward.

This is Maggie Robbins, reporting live from the now-stabilized and as-yet-unnamed asteroid.

Using his thrusters and warning Robbins to keep some distance between them, he started down, following the light.

A glance to one side showed that Robbins and Brink were similarly aligned.

Low leaped high for a look at the summit, while Brink and Robbins explored the base.

Brink filled the last depression with the fourth and final plate, Robbins inhaled expectantly.

Maybe if he and Brink gave Robbins, who weighed less in proportion to her gear than anyone else, a running boost or shove, she might achieve escape velocity.

Turning, they saw an impatient and obviously irritated Robbins gazing back at them.

Working frantically, Low moved the larger rocks while Robbins dug away the smaller debris.

He would have preferred the companionship of Robbins, but in her absence it was somehow reassuring to once more have something ambulatory for company.