Leslie and his wife, Myra have been part of the Ballroom dance group since the year 2000. Their favorite dance is the American Tango. In addition to being passionate about dance, Leslie is devoted to the theatre. He has directed many productions of both the Vineyard Playhouse and the Island Theatre Workshop, as well as acting in the major roles. The couple are both very active in the social life of the Island. Leslie is Program Director for the Summer Institute of the M. V. Hebrew Center. Myra is President of Friends of the Vineyard Haven library (where she works, part-time) and also President of the M.V. Cancer Support Group. Leslie passed away in July 2015, and is missed by all who knew him