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Norma Miller

Performer · Cultural Preserver · Social Dance Icon · Community Builder

Norma Miller

Queen of Swing

Mid-20th centuryLate 20th centuryContemporaryUnited States

Why They Matter

She was a living link to the original Savoy Ballroom era and tirelessly advocated for swing dance recognition throughout her life.

Known For

Savoy BallroomWhitey's Lindy HoppersSwing preservationComedy
SwingSocial Dance

Biography

Norma Miller was a Lindy Hop dancer, choreographer, and comedian who danced at the Savoy Ballroom as a teenager and spent her life preserving swing dance history.

As a performer, cultural preserver, social dance icon and community builder active during the Mid-20th century and Late 20th century and Contemporary eras, Norma left an indelible mark on Swing, Social Dance across United States. They are particularly remembered for Savoy Ballroom, Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, Swing preservation.

Legacy & Impact

She was a living link to the original Savoy Ballroom era and tirelessly advocated for swing dance recognition throughout her life.

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