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Index - P

Tom Paderna
Åsa Palm
Lisa Parker
Martin Parker
Cindy Peca
Stan Perez
Marge Peters
Marc Peters
Jeannie Peterson
Tammy Peterson
Jeanne Phelps Veloz
Arte Phillips
Toni Piazza
Jack Pina 
Teddy Pina 
Frank Piotrowski
Mildred Pollard
Judy Popek
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Tom Paderna 

Competition Dancing:
1994 US Open, Jack-N-Jill, 1st Place, partner Kelly Buckwalter
1995 US Open, Street Swing, 3rd Place, partner Michelle Mayers Kinkaid


Åsa Palm

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


Lisa Parker

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


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


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)


Stan Perez

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


Marge Peters

Marc 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. In 1973 Marc & Marge danced on the Regis Philbin TV Show and were guest performers at the Hollywood Palladium dancing to the Tex Beneke Orchestra.
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 Marc Peters of 1973 Worlds Swing Dance Championships, Palladium, Hollywood, CA. Pub: L.A. Swing Dance Club of America Newsletter (May 1973 Article)


Marc Peters

Marc 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. In 1973 Marc & Marge danced on the Regis Philbin TV Show and were guest performers at the Hollywood Palladium dancing to the Tex Beneke Orchestra.
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)


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


Tammy Peterson

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


Jeanne Phelps Veloz ... imdb.com ... Interview

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


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


Jack Pina

Competition Dancing (many in 1960's & 1970's):
1959/1960 Al Jarvis TV Show
1973 Worlds Swing Dance Championships, 2nd Place, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Teddy Pina
Honors:
2004 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame


Teddy Pina

Competition Dancing (many in 1960's & 1970's) :
1959/1960 Al Jarvis TV Show
1973 Worlds Swing Dance Championships, 2nd Place, Palladium, Hollywood, CA, partner Jack Pina
Honors:
2004 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, Stellar Star Award


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)


Frank Piotrowski

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


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


Judy Popek

See Judy Popek Dickinson


Publications (Magazines, Newsletters, etc.)

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

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