Gwen Verdon

January 13th – Gwen Verdon’s birthday.  In 2016 there is 91 years since she was born.


Gwen Verdon – gifted and versatile in acting, singing, dancing.
She never stopped learning and teaching, but kept advancing.
Her expertise - flamenco, ballroom, tango, jazz, ragtime & tap.
Gwen knew her dreams and goals she wanted to implement.

She had delivered impeccable performances, gotten acclaim,
A widespread recognition, audience’s appreciation and fame.
Gwen outstood in music comedies, theater to much success.
Never been overrated, she’s always done on stage her best.

Preserving and promoting Fosse’s style choreography & dance,
Verdon collaborated, achieved triumph, surprised, impressed. 
She was a generous contributor to art of dance, musical, stage.
Rewarded by Tony Awards, Gwen’s mastery was fully gauged.

January 13th – birthday of Gwen Verdon, a Broadway icon, star,
Remembered for her achievements that had gotten Gwen afar.
We do enjoy watching recordings with her incomparable dance.
It is like having been enchanted, mesmerized, allured, in trance.


Copyright©2016 Mila Alper


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