Stage Name |
Birth Name |
| Jewel McGowen |
n/a |
Jewel grew up in California and was a natural
to swing dance as well a being beautiful and sexy. During the
1940s, Jewel would dance in many contests with dean as well as
perform with him in motion pictures. Jewel danced with Dean Collins
for over ten years on and off the screen. Jewel has been said
to be 'the greatest female swing dancer that ever lived.'
Her style can be seen in many swing dance movies
of the past, as well as in many swing dancers of today, emulating
her unique style, today known as Hollywood style. Her cool relaxed
style and smooth movement made her a joy to watch. Jewel's "Switches"
were unmatchable.
Jewel was inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame
in 1990 (Stellar Star Award.) |
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