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- Dances let seniors show off their moves mingle
- Once a Rockette; still passionate about dance
- ‘Andrei calls me the Human Octopus’ says Dancing On Ice’s…
- Going back in time to Senior Prom
Dances let seniors show off their moves mingle
San Diego Union Tribune – Jan 19, 2008
”Ace is in good shape but he had a scare at the Jan. During a break he blacked out fell and hit his head on the wooden floor. An ambulance took him to the hospital and “they didn't find anything wrong” he said. He was released the next day. The following week Ace and Charlotte were back on the dance floor. “He wouldn't miss it” she said.
Once a Rockette; still passionate about dance
St. Petersburg Times – Jan 19, 2008
By Mallary Tenore Special to the TimesPublished January 19 2008 Dancing lessonsTo contact Thelma Neely about free dancing lessons call (727) 867-1555 or e-mail her at NYCRockette2op@wmconnect. —Thelma Neely has danced for 80 years. She danced onstage with the Rockettes danced with 59 years of students… Her parents had called her Evelyn for most of her childhood but for her stage name she chose Thelma the name on her birth certificate. She has been Thelma ever since. She performed three shows a day and four on Saturday every day for seven weeks without a break. She toured the country with Pat O'Brien Jackie Cooper Phil Silvers and Bing Crosby and performed at Atlantic City's Steel Pier with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Sixty-five years later she can still kick her leg up to her head. – - – As she got older Thelma created a stage in her apartment. She and Archie ripped up the carpet in her Florida room and put down a hardwood floor creating a small dance studio.
‘Andrei calls me the Human Octopus’ says Dancing On Ice’s…
Daily Mail – Jan 19, 2008
The truth is you need at least 24 hours off. If you get tiredthat’s when you fall on the ice. I did though do a dance class with choreographer StaceyDawson. She’s full of excellent tips to make me look more graceful. Iwas rather bull-in-achina-shop before all this started and Stacey’sadvice has been invaluable. I don’t think I’ve ever been so fit although wouldn’t you knowit the weight has come off my boobs. Where’s the justicegirls?The constant exercise tones everything up so you can eat whatyou like as often as you like… I’ve beenlucky enough to join London’s Heart 106. 2 radio station hostingits Feelgood Friday afternoon show. It’s a fantastic break but I’m still learning to “drive” thecontrol desk and need lots of practice so I nip into the radiostudio whenever I’m not on the ice. Learning two things at once is a real challenge but one that Ilove. JANUARY 17Thursday is another Elstree day so I’m up at 6am. This is themain chance to see the other competitors. They’re an eclectic bunch which makes for a good dynamic.
Going back in time to Senior Prom
The Coloradoan – Jan 19, 2008
“She made it for the prom and to use as my wedding dress. “The night of her high school prom she danced with her future husband LeRoy Rees and the couple was married a year later. Fosher planned to dance again Friday evening although she said it might be a little different from her high school dances. “I enjoy dancing even though I’m not very good anymore” she said. “You don’t dance as well at 83 as you do at 13. “Mary DeMarco was crowned Ms… “I swing dance so it’s fun for me to dance with the older gentlemen because they’re really good” she said. “I think it’s equally enjoyable for students and the elderly. “Ralph Allbrandt 82 took a short break from his many jitterbug dances of the evening to chat with his wife JoAnne 76. The couple met the summer JoAnne graduated from Fort Collins High School and both lived in town nearly their entire lives. “I didn’t know how to dance when I met him” she said. “He’s a dancing maniac. “Delphine Lopez 81 also graduated from Fort Collins High School.