Skippy Blair
Significant figure in the world of ballroom dance
About Skippy Blair
Lived 1924 – 2021 (aged 97).
Skippy Blair (March 15, 1924 – June 30, 2021) was an American ballroom dancer credited with popularizing "West Coast Swing." Blair was a member of a group that successfully lobbied the State Legislature in 1988 to have West Coast Swing designated as the official State Dance of California. She was also the founder of the Golden State Dance Teachers Association and a co-founder of the World Swing Dance Council.
Blair created the Universal Unit System, a complete system of dance notation that allows dancers to "read" a dance much like musicians read music.
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Who was Skippy Blair?
significant figure in the world of ballroom dance
When was Skippy Blair born?
Skippy Blair was born on 15 March 1924.
When did Skippy Blair die?
Skippy Blair died on 30 June 2021.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Skippy Blair. https://biography.guide/skippy-blair/
MLA: "Skippy Blair." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/skippy-blair/.
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