Vestoff, Floria (1920–1963)
Vestoff, Floria (1920–1963)
American theatrical dancer. Born 1920; died Mar 18, 1963, in Hollywood, CA; dau. of Genrik and Jennie Vestoff (dancer and teacher); great-grand-niece of Veronine Vestoff (ballet dancer).
Performed early on as tap dancer in nightclubs; made dance stage debut in New York City at Latin Quarter, then appeared at Astor Hotel Roof, Café Mirador, El Morocco, and Paramount Theater; on tv, appeared as the dancing Old Gold cigarette box in a popular commercial; retired from dance career, but continued in tv as writer for song and comedy.
More From encyclopedia.com
Alvin Ailey , Ailey, Alvin 1931–1989
Dancer, choreographer, director
During the 1960s and 1970s, Alvin Ailey shaped modern dance into a popular art form. In 1969,… Judith Jamison , Jamison, Judith 1943–
Dance choreographer, artistic director
Since 1989 Judith Jamison has been at the helm of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater… Dance , In Ancient Israel
In the Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud, dance is referred to in various contexts as an important ritualized activity and as an expressio… Twyla Tharp , Portland, Indiana
American dancer and choreographer
Dancer and choreographer (one who develops and directs dances) Twyla Tharp is known for developin… Alvin Ailey Jr , Ailey, Alvin
December 1, 1989
Born in Rogers, Texas, the only child of working-class parents who separated when he was two, dancer and choreographer… Modern Dance , modern dance, serious theatrical dance forms that are distinct from both ballet and the show dancing of the musical comedy or variety stage.
The Begi…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Vestoff, Floria (1920–1963)