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Marge Champion, Cast Members from Ballroom Set for Dances Over 40 Spring Fling

Marge Champion
Marge Champion

Dances Over 40’s Spring Fling, to be held at the Lafayette Grill and Bar on June 7 at 2 pm, will feature a reunion of cast members from Michael Bennett’s Ballroom, along with Emmy-winning choreographer Marge Champion whose work on the TV-movie Queen of the Stardust Ballroom served as the basis for Ballroom.

In addition, the event will feature an afternoon of couples dancing, including Lou Brock and Heather Gehring (Adagio Foxtrot), Michael Jagger and Evita Arce (Lindy Hop/Charleston), Marianna Parma and Omar (Argentine Tango), and special guests Lori Brizzi and Billy Marti (the Hustle).

Admission is $10.00 for DO40 members and $20.00 for non-members. For tickets or more information, call 212-330-7016 or visit www.dancersover40.org.