Leon James (dancer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetLeon James (dancer)
American dancer of lindy-hop and jazz (1913-1970)
Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001
Place of Birth: New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: sculptor, dancer
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About 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. In 1935, Leon James and Edith Matthews won the Harvest Moon Ball.
- Due to poor eyesight, James wasn't drafted during World War II. 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.
Read more at Wikipedia
See Also
- Famous People's Birthdays on 01 January, United States
- Famous People's Birthdays in January, United States
- Famous sculptor's Birthdays on 01 January, United States
- Famous sculptor's Birthdays in January, United States
- Famous dancer's Birthdays on 01 January, United States
- Famous dancer's Birthdays in January, United States