Raper's
Who's Who in Swing Dance

Index - C

George Callas
Sandra Callas
Eunice Callan
Bill Cameron
Lyndee Campbell
Cay Cannon
Cate Caplin
Jack Carey (Dossey)
Shea Carver
Malin Caspersen
Mattias Caspersen
Shannon Chance
Frank Chase
Felix Chavez
Joel Childress
Marvel Childress
Cher Chilton
Freddie Christopherson
George Christopherson
Caroline Christy
Ronald Christy
Ed Cirio
Randy Clements
Kim Clever-Jones
Jackie Cobb
Jerry Cobb
Judy Cohen
Jason Colacino
Michael Colburn
Gene Cole (Shadow)
Allison Coleman
Dean Collins
Mary Collins
Melinda Comeau
Congaroos
Linda Cook
Betty Corbus
Enio Cordoba
Robert Cordoba
Lisa Cortez
Ricardo Cortez
Gloria Cotchonis
Bista Countess
Melissa Cowles
Walter Couston
Jessica Cox
Bill Crabtree
Penny Crabtree
Jerry Crim
Susie Crim
Amber Burke Cross
Mike Cross
Eddie Cummings
          

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George Callas

Association:
Phoenix Swing Dance Club, President ( ... - 8/1995)
Author:
Push News, Dallas Push Club (October 1994 - pg 2).

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Sandra Callas

Publication:
Jitterbug Magazine (Sept. 1992 - pg 28 Photo).

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Eunice Callen

Was one of the greats of Lindy Hop in the Kat's Corner at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York City, NY in the 1930s.

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Bill Cameron

Competition Dancing
1996 SOS Grand Nationals, Classic Div., 5th Place, partner Blake Hobby
1997 SOS Grand Nationals, Classic Div., 5th Place, partner Blake Hobby
1997 US Open, Classic Div., 1st Place, partner Blake Hobby
1997 Greater Phoenix SDC Invitational Jack & Jill, 2nd Place

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Lyndee Campbell

Competition Dancing
1995 US Open, Classic Div., 10th Place, partner Gary Jobst

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Cay Cannon

Pubisher/Editor/Author:
Founder, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Dance Action Magazine, Accion De Tango Magazine, and Jitterbug Magazine
Dance Event Producer:
Founder and producer of the Feather Awards
Dance Instructor
Former owner, manager and instructor for Authur Murray Dance Studios.

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Cate Caplin

Competition Dancing:
1993 US Open, Cabaret Div., 1st Place, partner Tom Slater.

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Jack Carey (Dossey)

Motion Pictures:
1954 Living It Up, partner Lorraine Edwards ... Film Clip
1956 Rock Around The Clock ... Film Clip
Television Variety Shows:
Bob Hope Show
Benny Reuben Show
Red Skelton Show
Competition Dancing: 1949 Los Angeles Examiner's Harvest Moon Ball, Swing Div., Winner, partner Loraine Edwards
1991 US Open, Masters Div., 2nd Place, partner Annie Hirsch
Honors:
1990 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Shining Star Award
Publication:
1992 Jitterbug Magazine (Sept. 1992 - pg 10 Article & Photo; pg 31 Photo)

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Shea Carver

Competition Dancing
1995 US Open, Classic Div., 8th Place, partner Brent Key

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Malin Caspersen

Competition Dancing
1995 Swedish Jitterbug Swing Dance Championships, Jitterbug Div., 3rd Place, partner Mattias Caspersen

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Mattias Caspersen

Competition Dancing
1995 Swedish Jitterbug Swing Dance Championships, Jitterbug Div., 3rd Place, partner Malin Caspersen

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Shannon Chance

Competition Dancing:
1989 US Open, Young America Div., 1st Place, partner Craig Devlin.

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Frank Chase ... imdb.com

Moiton Picture:
1958 Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman

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Felix Chavez

Competition Dancing:
1992 US Open, Cabaret Div., 3rd Place, partner Karen Lee-Bridge.

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Joel Childress

We need help getting information on this person.

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Marvel Childress

Honors:
1993 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Stellar Star Award

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Cher Chilton

Competition Dancing
1995 US Open, Masters Div., 1st Place, partner John Boden

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Freddie Christopherson

Motion Pictures:
1933 College Humor
Film Clip - Home Movie: Fred & Betty Christopherson

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George Christopherson

Motion Pictures:
1956 Rock Around the Clock, partner Freda Angela Wyckoff ... Film Clip
Television Variety Shows:
1950s Eddie Cantor Show , partner Freda Angela Wyckoff
1950s Al Jarvis Show
Yeakle Brothers' Highway to Stardom "Dance Til Dawn."
Home Movies & Unknown Sources
1955 Unknown, partner Freda Angela Wyckoff... Film Clip
1955 Home Movie, partner Freda Angela Wyckoff... Film Clip
Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, 3rd Place, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Dawn Manganelli
Honors: 1991 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Shining Star Nomination
1992 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Golden Star Nomination
1993 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Golden Star Award
Photo:
1986 Orange County Register, Orange County, CA (June 20, 1986 - pg 29)

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Caroline Christy

Honors
1995 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Shining Star Award

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Ronald Christy

Competition Dancing
1997 US Open, Cabaret Div., 5th Place, partner Jacqueline Malanosky

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Ed Cirio

Honors:
1992 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Rising Star Nomination

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Randy Clements

Motion Pictures:
1991 Midnight Rider
Competition Dancing:
1986 US Open, Classic Div., 5th Place, partner Martha Huttash
1988 US Open, Classic Div., 1st Place (tie), partner Diana Robert
1989 US Open, Classic Div., 2nd Place, partner Valerie LaFemina

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Kim Clever-Jones

Competition Dancing
1997 US Open, Lindy Hop Div., 5th Place, partner David Frutos

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Jackie Cobb

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Jerry Cobb
Honors:
1991 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Shining Star Award

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Jerry Cobb

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Jackie Cobb

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Judy Cohen

Competition Dancing:
1993 US Open, Jack-N-Jill Div., 1st Place, partner Louis Juarez.

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Jason Colacino

Competition Dancing:
1994 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 13-17), 3rd Place, partner Sara Van
1998 Phoenix July 4th, Champions Div., 1st Place, partner Mary Ann Nunez

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Michael Colburn

Competition Dancing:
1994 US Open, Strictly Swing Div., 4th Place, partner Terri Horiuchi
1995 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Nova Star Nomination

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Gene "Shadow" Cole

Motion Picture:
1941 Buck Privates ... Film Clip

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Allison Coleman

Competition Dancing 1995 US Open, Young America Div. (age 6-12), 2nd Place, partner Chris Russo

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Dean Collins (5/29/1917 to 7/24/1998)

Dean danced in over 40 movies and choreographed many more. He was Dance Magazine's Dancer of the Year for 1936. Many people believe Dean was the greatest swing dancer that ever lived.
Motion Pictures:
1941 Buck Privates, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1941 Dance Hall, partner Jewel McGowan ...Film Clips 1 ... 2
1941 Hellzapoppin', danced with Martha Rae ... Film Clip
1941 Lets Make Music ... Film Clip
1941 The Get-Away
1941 Playmates, partner Jewel McGowan
1942 The Powers Girl, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1942 Ride Em' Cowboy, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1942 Hi, Neighbor
1942 Springtime In The Rockies, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1942 The Talk of the Town, partner Jewel McGowan
1942 They All Kissed the Bride
1943 Thumbs Up
1943 Always A Brides Maid, partner Jewel McGowan
1943 Kid Dynamite, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1943 Young Ideas, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1944 Canterville Ghost ... Film Clip
1944 Sing A Jingle
1944 Strange Affair
1945 Lets Go Steady
1945 Horn Blows at Midnight, partner Jeanne (Phelps) Veloz ... Film Clip
1945 George White's Scandals
1945 Sensations Of 1945, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1946 Junior Prom, Teenagers At The ... Film Clips: 1 ... 2 ... 3
1946 Till The End Of Time
1954 Living It Up, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
Film Short Subjects:
1939?? Tabby the Cat ... Film Clip
1941 Jazzy Joe, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clips: 1 ... 2
1942 Glen Gray And The Casa Loma Orchestra, partner Jewel McGowan ... Film Clip
1942 The Chool Song, partner Jewel McGowan (as "Collette") ... Film Clip
Television Movie:
1975 Queen Of The Stardust Ballroom
Television Documentary:
1993 In the Kingdom of Swing, using film clips of Dean & partner Jewel McGowan (Dec. 1993, Short subject on Benny Goodman shown on PBS)
Television Variety Show:
1983 Steve Allen how "In The Swing," partner Mary Collins (12/7/1983) ... Film Clips ... 1 ... 2 ... 3
Television News:
1981 Eye on LA (at PIPS Night Club in Beverly Hills, CA)
1982 Bobby McGee's Dance Party, partner Mary Collins ... Film Clip
1983 Two On The Town, partner Mary Collins (2/3/1983) ... Film Clip
Choreography:
1944 Ghost Catchers Movie
Honors:
1990 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Stellar Star Award
Publication:
Dance Magazine (1936 Article)
Jitterbug Magazine (Sept. 1992 - pg 10 Article & Photo)
Author:
Many articles in the California Swing Club Newsletter
Asociations:
California Swing Club, President
Web Links:
Wikipedia
Internet Movie Database
Biography - The Hollywood Jitterbugs
Biography - StreetSwing.com
Biography - SavoyBallroom.com

 

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Mary Collins

Television Variety Show:
1982 Bobby McGee's Dance Party, partner Dean Collins ... Film Clip
1983 Steve Allen Show "In The Swing," partner Dean Collins (12/7/1983) ... Film Clips ... 1 ... 2 ... 3
1983 Two On The Town, partner Dean Collins (2/3/1983) ... Film Clip

 

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Melinda Comeau

Competition Dancing:
1987 US Open, Classic Div., 2nd Place, partner Dennis Allen
1991 US Open, Classic Div., U.S., 5th Place, Rob Van Haaren
Motion Pictures:
1989 Limit-Up
Honors
1995 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Rising Star Nomination

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Congaroos

A Lindy Hop dance team with members:
Frankie Manning & Ann Johnson
Russell Williams (AKA: Rashul Ali) & Willa Mae Ricker.

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Linda Cook

Honors:
1990 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Rising Star Nomination
1991 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Nova Star Award
Publications:
Jitterbug Magazine (Sept. 1992 - pg 29 Article & Photo)

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Betty Corbus

Honors
1995 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Women's Special Achievement Award

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Enio Cordoba - ProDnzr@aol.com

Competition Dancing:
1994 US Open, Cabaret Div. (Couples), 4th Place, partner: Terryl Jones.

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Robert Cordoba - Web Site - E-mail

Competition Dancing:
1990 US Open, Classic Div., 2nd Place, partner Karen Lee
1991 US Open, Classic Div., 2rd Place, partner Keldee Bjerkness
1992 US Open, Classic Div., 1st Place, partner Keldee Bjerknes
1993 US Open, Classic Div., 1st Place, partner Melanie Roberts
1994 US Open, Classic Div., 1st Place, partner Melanie Roberts
1995 US Open, Classic Div., 3rd Place, partner Keldee Bjerknes
Honors:
1993 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Rising Star Award
Publication:
Jitterbug Magazine (Sept. 1992 - pg 20 Photo).

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Lisa Cortez

Competition Dancing:
1993 US Open, Jack-N-Jill, 3rd Place, partner Mark Scheuffele
1994 US Open, Strictly Swing Div., 2nd Place, partner Ricardo Cortez
1995 US Open, Showcase Div., 4th Place, partner Ricardo Cortez
1997 US Open, Classic Div., 3rd Place, partner Christopher Jo

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Ricardo Cortez

Competition Dancing:
1994 US Open, Strictly Swing Div., 2nd Place, partner Lisa Cortez
1995 US Open, Showcase Div., 4th Place, partner Lisa Cortez

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Gloria Cotchonis

Competition Dancing:
1993 US Open, Masters Div., 4th Place, partner Jack Willingham.

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Bista Countess

Competition Dancing:
1993 US Open, Cabaret Div., 3rd Place, partner Jason Nemer

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Melissa Cowles

Competition Dancing:
1993 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 6-12), 1st Place, partner Spencer Smith

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Walter Couston

Motion Pictures:
...... Having A Wonderful Life

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Jessica Cox

Competition Dancing:
1990 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 6-11), 1st Place, partner James Adair
1991 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 6-11), 3rd Place, partner James Adair
1992 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 6-12), 1st Place, partner James Adair
1993 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 6-12), 2nd Place, partner James Adair
1994 US Open, Young America Div. (ages 6-12), 1st Place, partner James Adair

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Bill Crabtree

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Penny Crabtree

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Penny Crabtree

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Bill Crabtree

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Jerry Crim - Web Site - Biography

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Susie Crim
1977 National Swing Competition, Contestant, partner Jody Bridges
1985 US Open, Classic Div., 5th Place, partner Jody Bridges
1988 US Open, Classic Div., 5th Place, partner Jody Bridges
1986 US Open, Classic Div., 4th Place, partner Jody Bridges
1990 US Open, Jack-N-Jil Div.l, 1st Place, partner Michele Mayers Kinkaid
Honors:
1985 U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships, Humanitarian Award
Instructional Videos:
Jerry is the instructor on several videos.

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Susie Crim

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Jerry Crim

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Amber Burke Cross

Competition Dancing:
1979 US Open, Showcase Div., 1st Place, partner Mike Cross
1991 US Open, Showcase Div., 5th Place, partner Mike Cross
1992 US Open, Classic Div., 3rd Place, partner Mike Cross
1995 US Open, Classic Div., 7th Place, partner Mike Cross

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Mike Cross

Competition Dancing:
1979 US Open, Showcase Div., 1st Place, partner Amber Burke
1991 US Open, Showcase Div., 5th Place, partner Amber Burke Cross
1992 US Open, Classic Div., 3rd Place, partner Amber Burke Cross
1995 US Open, Classic Div., 7th Place, partner Amber Burke Cross

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Eddie Cummings

We need help getting information on this person.