Swingin' at the Savoy: The Memoir of a Jazz Dancer

Norma Miller, Evette Jensen · Temple University Press · 1996 · Originally in English · introductory

A Savoy dancer's memoir revealing the ballroom's social world, slower styles, and women's labour.

About the author

Norma Miller was a renowned dancer, choreographer, and performer who spent her formative years at the Savoy Ballroom and went on to perform in touring swing companies and theatrical productions. She remained a living link to the Savoy era and an advocate for preserving and contextualizing its history.

Documents these traditions

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