Robert Tracy (1955 – June 7, 2007) was an American dancer, writer, and educator in New York City.[1] He taught dance history as an associate professor at Fordham University and published well-reviewed books. During his life, he was better known for his literary work, even though he was a talented dancer; he dedicated his life to academia and writing books. Tracy became, as a secondary duty, the personal assistant to his live-in partner Rudolf Nureyev.[2] After Nureyev's death, Tracy dedicated his life to AIDS awareness and LGBT legal advocacy.