Events

FAMILY DANCE PARTY
Saturday, February 4, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Apollo Soundstage

12:00: Dances of the 1930s & 1940s

1:00: Dances of the 1950s & 60s

Dancer and choreographer Mickey Davidson leads workshop in classic dances from the 1930s, 40, 50s and 60s such as the “Lindy-Hop”, “Boogie Back”, “Twist”, “Cool Jerk”, and “Hand Jive”

No prior experience necessary. Appropriate for ages 5 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly suggested.

This event is presented as a part of the Apollo Open House.

About Mickey Davidson:

Mickey Davidson's performing experiences include affiliations with Dianne McIntyre’s “Sounds In Motion Dance Co.", "Norma Miller's Lindy Hoppers", Charles "Cookie" Cook, "Savoy Swingers", "Roots Of Brazil", Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, Jeanne Lee, Newman Baker, Frank Owens and Oliver Lake to name a few.

Ms. Davidson has been affiliated with Lindy Hop since 1985 when she started rehearsing with Norma Miller and her Jazz Dancers. Since Norma's return to Las Vegas, Mickey has maintained the group under the name "Savoy Swingers". Not only does the group maintain Ms Miller's choreography, they perform other diverse jazz styles such as Tap and Modern Jazz in addition to floor and aerial Lindy Hop. Shows presently on tour are: "Swingin' Sisters", Swingin' In Time", "Great Dancing Ladies" and Swingin' At the Savoy". Mickey teaches special Lindy Hop and Lindy related workshops nationally and internationally. Ms Davidson frequently partnered and assisted Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning in workshops, video ("Everybody's Dancing"), TV (Swingin' with Duke, PBS) and during live performances. Mickey Davidson was one of three choreographers for the European Tour of the Broadway production of "Black and Blue" Ms D. set and maintained the Swing and Blues choreography inherited from Mr. Manning.

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