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| (George
and Freida Wyckoff) |
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Stage Name |
Birth Name |
| George
Christopherson |
George
Christopherson |
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| George was an amazing swing
dancer in the in the So. California area in the 1940-70's.
He joined the Navy and danced in many U.S.O. Canteens with
his acrobatic/ comedy style. George was always a showman
when it came to swing dance and could entertain anyone with
his wit and style from young to old alike.
George had won many contests at Clubs and on Television
such as the Al Jarvis Show. His main partner was Frieda
Wyckoff but danced with others as well. Danced in the U.S.
Open Swing Dance Championships and was inducted into the
California Swing dance Hall of Fame and still danced upto
the late 1990's. George's partner in his later years was
his wife Roma who was an excellent West Coast Swing Dancer
and Competitor as well.
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Birth Place |
Birth Date |
Spouse |
Offspring |
| Long
Beach, CA. |
d.1990s |
Roma |
n/a |
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Night Clubs |
fILMS |
Stage |
| Avalon
Ballroom |
1956 - Rock Around the Clock (Not Sure About
This) |
U.S.O.
Canteens |
| Crest Lounge (Reseda, CA) |
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| Diana
Ballroom |
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| Golden
West Ballroom |
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| Lion D' Or (Downey, CA) |
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| Paladium
(Hlywd) |
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| The
Prelude |
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| Press Box (Westminster, CA) |
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| The Rag Doll (North Hollywood,
CA) |
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| Rendezvous
Ballroom |
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| Round Robin (aka: Forge - Glendale,
CA ) |
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| Stardust
Ballroom |
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| The
Tail Spin |
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| Trade
Winds |
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