DANCER

    Professionally discovered in 1932 by Dave Kapp. The Andrew Sisters were not dancers, but singers, however they appeared in many popular Swing movies of the day such as "Hollywood Canteen, Follow the Boys" etc. and sang many popular swing songs such as "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree." They incorporated swing dance movements in their routines while on Stage. The Boswell Sisters were a major influence for this trio.

   By 1954 the trio started to break up for solo careers, but reunited in 1956. They were avid swing dancers (reportedly very good at it) and would dance every chance they got (which was not alot-due to the heavy schedule they endured.) They began their careers when still in their teens. They would wind up their career by selling nineteen gold records and almost broke the 100 million copy mark. Joyce de Young replaced Laverne in 1966 due to poor health.