Castle, Vernon e Irene

Castle, Vernon e Irene
orig. Vernon Blythe e Irene Foote

(2 may. 1887, Norwich, Norfolk, Inglaterra–15 feb. 1918, Fort Worth, Texas, EE.UU.) (1893, New Rochelle, N.Y., EE.UU.–25 ene. 1969, Eureka Springs, Ark.).

Matrimonio y pareja de bailes de salón estadounidense. Vernon se trasladó a EE.UU. en 1906 y se casó con Irene en 1911. Se hicieron mundialmente famosos por su estilo elegante de baile. Introdujeron el one-step, fox-trot, turkey-trot, castle polca, castle walk y el hesitation vals y popularizaron muchos otros bailes. Se le atribuye a Irene el haber iniciado la moda de la melena a lo garzón. Después de la muerte de su esposo en un accidente aéreo, Irene se retiró de las pistas de baile.

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  • Castle, Vernon and Irene — orig. Vernon Blythe and Irene Foote born May 2, 1887, Norwich, Norfolk, Eng. died Feb. 15, 1918, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. born 1893, New Rochelle, N.Y., U.S. died Jan. 25, 1969, Eureka Springs, Ark. U.S. husband and wife ballroom dance team.… …   Universalium

  • Vernon and Irene Castle — were a husband and wife team of ballroom dancers of the early 20th century. They are credited with invigorating the popularity of modern dancing. Vernon Castle (May 2, 1887 February 15, 1918) was born William Vernon Blyth in Norwich, Norfolk,… …   Wikipedia

  • Vernon und Irene Castle — Vernon and Irene Castle, c. 1910 1918. Das Ehepaar Vernon und Irene Castle (Vernon Castle, geb. William Vernon Blyth: * 2. Mai 1887 in Norwich, Norfolk, England; † 15. Februar 1918 in Fort Benbrook/Texas. Irene Castle, geb. Irene Foote: * 17.… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Castle,Vernon Blythe — Cas·tle (kăsʹəl), Vernon Blythe. 1887 1918. British born dancer who together with his wife, Irene Foote Castle (1893 1969), gained recognition for innovative dancing. * * * …   Universalium

  • The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle — Filmdaten Originaltitel The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle Produktionsland USA …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle — Infobox Film name = The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle caption = Theatrical Poster director = H. C. Potter producer = George Haight writer = Story: Irene Castle Screenplay: Oscar Hammerstein II Dorothy Yost Richard Sherman starring = Fred… …   Wikipedia

  • Castle — /kas euhl, kah seuhl/, n. Irene (Foote), 1893 1969, born in the U.S., and her husband and partner Vernon (Vernon Castle Blythe), 1887 1918, born in England, U.S. ballroom dancers. * * * I Medieval European stronghold, generally the fortified… …   Universalium

  • Irene — /uy ree nee/ for 1; /uy reen / or, esp. Brit., /uy ree nee/ for 2, n. 1. Class. Myth. one of the Horae, the personification of peace. 2. Also, Irena /uy ree neuh, i ray neuh/. A female given name. * * * (as used in expressions) Castle Vernon and… …   Universalium

  • Vernon — /verr neuhn/, n. 1. Edward ( Old Grog ), 1684 1757, British admiral. 2. a town in N Connecticut. 27,974. 3. a city in S British Columbia, in SW Canada. 19,987. 4. a city in N Texas. 12,695. 5. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning… …   Universalium

  • Vernon — (as used in expressions) Castle, Vernon e Irene Vernon Blythe e Irene Foote Duke, Vernon Mount Vernon Shepp, Archie (Vernon) …   Enciclopedia Universal

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