She closed her business in 1989 but continued to work with the Dance Theatre of Harlem until her death in 2001 at the age of 96 .
By 1992 , Valdes would design costumes for eighty - two productions .
Valdes closed Valdes ' business in 1989 but continued to work with the Dance Theatre of Harlem until her death in 2001 at the age of 96 .
By 1992 , Valdes would design costumes for eighty - two productions .