Guests of Honour
Norma Miller
With her amazing dancing in the breathtaking Hellzapoppin’ movie routine, Norma Miller is a living legend and role model for the entire swing dance community. Although she was actually too young to enter the Savoy Ballroom, she participated in the contests and won over famous Whitey, who managed the best Lindy Hoppers of the Savoy Ballroom. Her presence, rhythmical playfulness and comical style won her the prestigious spot in Whitey’s team... even though she was still too young to enter the Savoy. After a lifetime in show-business as dancer, singer and comedienne (e.g. Bill Cosby Show, Las Vegas), Norma Miller has enriched our lives with several biographies. With her recounts of the swing era she continues to touch the hearts of modern swing dancers. At the Rock That Swing Festival 2012 you will have the opportunity to meet her in person and hear her stories first hand.
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Chazz Young
His father Frankie Manning, the great icon of Lindy Hop, inspired Chazz to start dancing and he decided for a dance career at the early age of 12. At 17, he graduated from the famous Harlem Dance School and joined Norma Miller’s dance troupe. He performed at places like the Apollo Theater and other legendary venues with celebrated bands such as the Count Basie Orchestra as well as touring the world with "Norma Miller’s Jazz Men". In 1992,
Chazz was a dance assistant for the movie Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. Today, 80-year-old Chazz continues to inspire his audience and students. His motto: If more people danced, the world would be a better place! Meet and chat with Chazz at the Rock that Swing Festival 2012!