Leon James (dancer)

Leon James was a prominent American Lindy Hop and jazz dancer. A performer during the 1930s and 1940s with the Harlem-based Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, he and partner Willa Mae Ricker were featured in a photo essay in the August 23, 1943 issue of LIFE Magazine, demonstrating air steps.

Leon James
Born4-27-1913
NYC
Died7-30-1970
NYC
OccupationDancer

In 1935, Leon James and Edith Matthews won the Harvest Moon Ball.[1]

Due to poor eyesight, James wasn't drafted during World War II.[2]

During the 1950s and '60s, Leon James partnered with Al Minns to promote the dances they helped to pioneer, appearing at dance events, in short films and on TV.

Filmography

See also

References

  1. "1935 Harvest Moon Ball Amateur Dance Championships". 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  2. Pritchett, Judy; Manning, Frank (2003-04-21). "Leon James". Retrieved 2019-02-23.
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