Few are privileged to be alive today to tell first hand of the Harlem Renaissance era of the 1920’s… and that they were notably able to impact Jazz Dance History in Harlem for over 80 years…
But then there is Norma Miller: Dancer, Author, Choreographer, Comedienne and Actress whose career spans over eight decades! A foremost proponent of the “Lindy Hop;” she is rightfully known as the “Queen of Swing”. Her vitality, humor, generosity, humanitarian efforts and indomitable spirit make her – at 97 years young – a true American Treasure.
At five years old in 1924 Norma knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life: Dance. It was the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance - and little Norma lived behind Harlem's famed Savoy Ballroom, nicknamed the "Home of Happy Feet". At 14 she won a Lindy Hop contest at the Apollo theater… and before long the feisty Norma would rise to fame as one of the first performers of the Lindy Hop as an original member of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.
From the age of 14 till now Norma Miller’s repertoire includes giving of her time and inspiring the masses through world tours, films, memoirs, teaching and her love of dance. She has been honored with numerous awards for her pioneering efforts and excellence.
BUT there is one more award that would put Norma in front of a prime time audience of millions and put the Queen in her in the forefront here in the US once more...
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Wouldn’t you like to see this phenomenal woman honored and revered by receiving the Kennedy Honor?
Sign this petition and share this info to have the Queen of Swing Norma Miller honored in 2018!
Email and show your support!
Do this at membership@kennedy-center.org and tell them why the Queen deserves this honor
Yes it’s Miller Time!
A Future Chit Chat with Norma
will be out later this month
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