Webnorma miller, who has died aged 99, was a dancer, choreographer and actress known as the queen of swing.
In the 1930s and 40s she was a member of the.
Webnorma miller was a dancer, singer, and actress known as the “queen of swing. ” as a member of the lindy hoppers, she popularized swing dancing in the 1930s.
Webnorma miller — otherwise known as the “queen of swing” — died sunday morning of congestive heart failure at her fort myers home, according to longtime friend.
Webnorma miller is one of the creators of the acrobatic style of swing dancing known as the lindy hop.
As a child, she watched the dancers at the legendary savoy ballroom.
Webnorma miller, who danced the lindy hop on harlem sidewalks as a child, and as a teenager dazzled crowds on international tours in the 1930s and early ′40s.
Webnorma miller was a dancer, singer, and actress known as the “queen of swing. ” as a member of the lindy hoppers, she popularized swing dancing in the 1930s.
Webat 12, she was discovered outside the famous savoy ballroom in harlem, and by her 15th birthday, she was touring in europe with whitey’s lindy hoppers, a group.