Eleanor Powell was Hollywood’s best female tapper, but she isn’t nearly as well known as screen hoofers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. With their book Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance my guests Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère are working to fix that cultural oversight. Having been dancers themselves, they offer a fascinating perspective on this one-of-a-kind star’s style. We talked about the uniquely skilled Powell, who was as engaging as a person as she was a performer, and Paula and Lisa’s own relationship with her in her later years. 

Connect with Paula and Lisa:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eleanorpowell.bioFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eleanorpowellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorpowellborntodance/Paula’s Twitter/X: @PMBroussardLisa’s Twitter/X: @pamelisaWebsite: www.eleanorpowell.dance

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