Patsy Swayze Every Day A Chance to Dance
by Sue TabashnikPublish: Jul 15, 2022Biographies & MemoirsBook Overview
READ THE STORY OF THE MOTHER & MENTOR OF MEGASTAR PATRICK SWAYZE!This book honors and celebrates Patsy Swayze. It is especially wonderful to have such a hero, someone who gave so much to others and has left such a profound legacy.
There are interviews of twenty-nine of her students, colleagues, friends, and a family member. The interviewees are performing arts professionals in ballet, Broadway, TV, and movies, colleagues, and a family member. Their stories include how they were influenced by her and showcase what an icon and trailblazer she was and the extent of her influence on them and on the world.
Patsy was an icon in the dance and performing arts world for decades as a dancer, teacher, mentor, and choreographer. Her work includes founding the Houston Jazz Ballet, teaching at the University of Houston, running her own dance studios, and choreographing for Theatre, Incorporated, Playhouse Theatre, and Hollywood movies.
She inspired thousands of dance students, many of whom went on to become professionals in the performing arts, and instilled in all students a strong work ethic and set of values. With that said, she was most proud of her family and thought her greatest achievement was being the mother of five children.
Of course, Patsy had one very famous student, her beloved son Patrick, known as “Buddy” to family and friends. The book will touch on the relationship between Patsy and Buddy, and on Buddy's life. Another renowned student is Jaclyn Smith, who kindly granted an interview about her experiences with Patsy.
Patsy was a pioneer in opening her dance classes and her heart to all students, regardless of race, economic, or cultural background, and this was no small feat in the fifties and sixties in Houston. In addition, Patsy was known to be extremely philanthropic.
Patsy Swayze continues to touch the lives of multitudes of people, including the author's life.
