Raper's
Who's Who in Swing Dance

Raper's
Who's Who in Swing Dance

Index - P

Tom Paderna
Åsa Palm
Lisa Parker
Martin Parker
Cindy Peca
Stan Perez
Marge Peters
Mark Peters
Jeannie Peterson
Tammy Peterson
Jeanne Phelps Veloz
Arte Phillips
Toni Piazza
Frank Piotrowski
Mildred Pollard
Judy Popek
Publications (Magazines, Newsletters, etc.)
        

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Åsa Palm

Danced with the Rhythm Hot Shots - an outstanding Lindy Hop performing group from Sweden.

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Lisa Parker

Competition Dancing
1997 US Open, Strictly Swing Div., 4th Place, partner Martin Parker

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Martin Parker

Competition Dancing:
1984 US Open, Showcase Div., 5th Place, partner Toni Piazza
1985 US Open, Showcase Div., 2nd Place, partner Toni Piazza
1997 US Open, Strictly Swing Div., 4th Place, partner Lisa Parker
Honors:
1993 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Rising Star Nomination
Business:
1994 Runs Danscene dance studio in Costa Mesa, CA
Television Variety Shows:
Dance Fever, partner Toni Piazza (12/29/1984 and 1/26/1985)
Web Site: DanceScene

 

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Cindy Peca

Competition Dancing
1981 National Swing Competition, 1st Place, partner Eddie Frias
Television Variety Shows
1983 American Bandstand, partner Eddie Frias (8/27/1983)

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Stan Perez

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Louise Del Carlo.

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Marge Peters

Mark and Marge Peters were two of the very few people who kept Swing Dancing from dying in the late 1960s and 1970s. They held swing dance competitions in Night Clubs throughout the greater Los Angeles, CA area - sometimes several times a week.
Assnociations:
President and Treasurer, Los Angeles Swing Dance Club, Inc., President and Treasurer. Marge is one of the founding Charter Members of the Club.
Honors:
1991 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Special Recognition Award
Competition Dancing:
Coproducer with Mark Peters of 1973 Worlds Swing Dance Championships, Palladium, Hollywood, CA. Pub: L.A. Swing Dance Club of America Newsletter (May 1973 Article)

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Mark Peters

Mark and Marge Peters were two of the very few people who kept Swing Dancing from dying in the late 1960s and 1970s. They held swing dance competitions in Night Clubs throughout the greater Los Angeles, CA area - sometimes several times a week.
Associations:
Founder and President, Los Angeles Swing Dance Club, Inc.
Honors:
1991 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Special Recognition Award
Competition Dancing:
Coproducer with Marge Peters of 1973 Worlds Swing Dance Championships, Palladium, Hollywood, CA.
Publications:
1973 L.A. Swing Dance Club of America Newsletter (May 1973 Biography)

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Jeannie Peterson

Competition Dancing:
1973 World Swing Dance Championships, Contestant, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Michael Sullivan
1987 US Open, Classic Div., 3rd Place, partner Michael Sullivan

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Tammy Peterson

Competition Dancing:
1988 US Open, Jack-N-Jill, 1st Place, partner Louie Juarez

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Jeanne Phelps Veloz ... imdb.com

Motion Pictures:
1943 Jive Junction, partner Bob Ashley ... Film Clip
1944 Swing Fever, partners Lennie Smith & Don Gallaher ... Film Clip
1945 The Horn Blows At Midnight, partner Dean Collins ... Film Clip
Film Short Subject:
???? Juke Box Joe's, partner Lenny Smith ... Film Clip
1944 Groovie Movie, partner Arthur Walsh ... Film Clip

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Arte Phillips

Biography:
Arte Phillips lives in New York City and travels the world as a dancer, coach, and choreographer. He has choreographed music videos and performed with top recording stars. He has won recognition as U.S. Ballroom champion, five-time Star Search finalist, and Broadway's "Gypsy of the Year." He has danced in numerous Broadway shows including "Swing" for which he was the Associate Choreographer. He was a National Hustle Champion during the disco era, and continues to dance, teach and promote Hustle. Many call Arte the "King of Hustle."
Resume (WOW!): http://ArtePhillipsDance.com/Arte_resume.pdf
Web Site: http://www.ArtePhillipsDance.com

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Toni Piazza

Competition Dancing:
1984 US Open, Showcase Div., 5th Place, partner Martin Parker
1985 US Open, Showcase Div., 2nd Place, partner Martin Parker
Television Variety Shows:
1984 Dance Fever, partner Martin Parker (12/29/1984) 1985 Dance Fever, partner Martin Parker (1/26/1985)

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Frank Piotrowski

Competition Dancing:
1995 US Open, Showcase Div., 5th Place, partner Kimberly Nelson

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Mildred Pollard

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
Motion Pictures:
1937 Radio City Rebels, partner Eddie Davis

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Judy Popek

See Judy Popek Dickinson

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Publications (Magazines, Newsletters, etc.)

Dance Action Magazine
Hoppin'
Jitterbug Magazine (1992- )
Jitterbug Newsletter (1973-1975)
Swing Jammers News - Country Calendar (1990- )