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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
2
The tenth annual Edna K Dieman dancing studio recital at Immaculate Conception school auditorium drew praise for refined costumes and polished performances. Notable attendee Thomas Craven, noted for writing on Grant Wood, missed the event but would likely admire the show.
Williams reports a four part program with 112 pupils and dozens of costumes. Miss Dieman directed assisted by Miss Humphreys. Acts ranged from School Days to a Military number and The Cocktail Hour. Notable performances included Norma Jean and Bud Rissler with six year old Jimmy, the Darlene Bishop trio, Marilyn Ladd, Lorraine Lee Hinton, Edna Mae Hardy, Mary Jane Hubbard and Mary Jane Brown in varied dances and solos.
A detailed program showcased expert tap dancing with Charles Dougherty in two solos and a trio with Hugh Dorrien and Dick Morehouse. Notable acts included a chained chain dance by Betty Jo Stephens and Ruth Rice, a seated Cocktail Hour scene, and ornate costumes inspiring party wear. The performance spanned nearly three hours and featured a long list of participants across four parts.
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