Authors of Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère

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.bio

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eleanorpowell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorpowellborntodance/

Paula’s Twitter/X: @PMBroussard

Lisa’s Twitter/X: @pamelisa

Website: www.eleanorpowell.dance


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