Lindy Hop Legend Norma Miller “Queen of Swing” Dies at 99

Norma Miller

On Sunday, May 5th, Lindy Hop legend Norma Miller, known as the “Queen of Swing,” made her transition, at 99 years old. She passed away in her home in Fort Myers, Florida, this morning, surrounded by loved ones, including longtime friends from the United Kingdom and members of the Italian Swing Dance Society, a group with which she toured in Italy. Ms. Miller had been the last living member of the African-American troupe that introduced swing dance to Europe in the 1930s. She had worked tirelessly during her final years to preserve the dance and its history, traveling around the world and sharing her expertise with professionals and newcomers. She was known for her versatility in the entertainment industry, her sharp sense of humor, and her gutsy outlook on life. 



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Information for Norma Miller’s Homecoming
Date: May 24, 2019T
Time:  10:30am – 1:00pm
Place: Benta’s Funeral Home
630 St. Nicholas Ave.
New York, NY 10030
212-281-8851

Burial:  2:00pm
Place:  Woodlawn Cemetery
517 East 233rd St.
Bronx, NY 10470
718-920-0500

There will be Two panels and dancing to live music that night in Harlem
Place: Sugar Hill Children’s Museum
898 St. Nicholas Ave.
New York, NY10032
Time: 6:00 – doors open

7:00 panel #1
7:50 panel #2
9:00 – 12:00am        
Dancing to Live music and DJ

Price:    $20.00

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