September, 2006. Visiting NYC and taking class from famed dance teacher Luigi are student dancers and teachers. (L-R) From Japan, Mayumi, Luigi, me on my annual visit, Tammy and Rika. They are all such beautiful dancers.
The Professional Dancers Society Gypsy Fall Ball, October, 2006. Chita Rivera has always been my hero.
The PDS Gypsy award for 2006 honored dance master
Joe Tremaine.
Chairman of the Board Joni Berry, Joe and President Mitzi Gaynor.
Richard Herd renewing old times with Chita.
Spike Jones' nieces are the beautiful Strangis sisters, Cindy (Malone) and Judy with proud aunty, singer Helen Grayco.
This is the traditional passing on of the Gypsy robe from Ted Sprague to Jerry Trent who was completely surprised!
Dick Van Patten, Carol "Rocky" Connors, Pat Van Patten, moi and Merrie Lynn Ross.
Billy Barnes, dancer/choreographer Joe Cassini, Jane Withers, me and choreographer Miriam Nelson.
Also honoring Joe Tremaine, Chita's daughter Lisa Mordente.
Dancer/choreographer and stage manager for PDS, Charlene Painter cheering on Joe.
Hope Mr. Blackwell liked my outfit.
Multi talented Neile Adams and moi.
Matre diva Frances Davis (original West Side Story dancer). To know her is to love her!
Enjoying The Gypsy Awards for the first time are my friends Nora and Gary Farr.
Another first timer, galpal Joyce Rush, Nora and the very funny comedic entertainer for the eve in the backround is Max Alexander.