Wherever I visited, I took dance class.

I always enjoy Munich in the summer. I took there some wonderful dance classes. I also visited my sister and niece who live just outside of Frankfurt…and more dance class. Then I went to Paris for a week and was thrilled to see a very famous ballet performed in an amphitheater under the beautiful French sky. And I took dance class.

Upon my return to the States, I spent two-and-a-half weeks in New York. I saw South Pacific, which received a standing reception at Lincoln Center. And then Mary Poppins. Such fun! And, of course, my favorite dance class in New York where I was the most old!

Wayne Albritton

I watched Rachael Ray this summer to try and learn to be a good househusband now that the missus is back to work full time. And, oh yes, spending five-and-a-half weeks with the plumber trying to find the leak under our house’s foundation!

Judy Bell

I had the summer of my life. Went to visit my son in Idaho and we went on his boat to the lake, barbecued, fished, played banjo and guitar…what a trip.

Next went to Orlando, then New York for shows (Mary Poppins) and carousing with girlfriends at Times Square, Central Park and Washington Square.

Then to Sacramento.

Another trip, this time to Arkansas for my 71st birthday.

Next to Las Vegas to see shows (O, Love, and Danny Gans) and more carousing.

Finally, to Optimum Health Institute in Lemon Grove for several days of fasting and spiritual growth.

Now I’m ready to get back to dancin’ and singin’!

Leila Burgess

I spent my summer in the cool breezes of the beach in Carlsbad, relaxing and shopping. Is there any other way? Oh yes, and working.

Hank Brunjes

I spent four weeks in New York and went Latin dancing every night. I also attended the Jerome Robbins exhibit at Lincoln Center and saw video of me as “Riff” in West Side Story. What an honor! Then I spent four weeks at a fishing lodge 400 miles north of Winnipeg. I saw moose, eagles, bears and wolves. I even had an Indian guide!

Leonard Crofoot

I made my annual trip to help out my mother on her ranch in Bend, Oregon. As usual, I cut weeds. 

The rest of the time was spent in Culver City, California, with my wife Robin and dog Zou Zou.

Randy Doney

The highlight of my summer was performing at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, California, with my long-time friend Mitzi Gaynor. It was for an upcoming television broadcast entitled The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Presents TV MOVES! Live.

They showed a video of a number by famed Broadway choreographer Danny Daniels. Live, in front of the video screen, three dancers learned a number in tandem with the video. Then, at the end, the three dancers exited, and Mitzi, Alton and I finished the number. The audience jumped to their feet screaming. Very exciting.

I worked with Mitzi for six years as one of her Four Fellows and did many of her TV specials.  A lot of history here.

Dick France

We went to Tucson, Arizona, to visit friends this summer. Then returned home and worked on my oil painting.

Also, my wife, Karrie, and I went to Las Vegas to visit one of our past students who now dances at the Tropicana. It was wonderful to relax by the pool at the Mirage Resort and Casino.

Jill Gordon

I spent my summer at the beach in Ventura where I rented a house. I even attended the county fair! Sitting in the sand and reading books is my idea of heaven…other than being onstage at the Plaza Theatre!

I also attended the Body World exhibit at the California Science Center. As a dancer, I was especially fascinated seeing the skeletal and musculature of the human body.

Glenda Guilfoyle

I celebrated my 75th birthday with family at my daughter’s house in Valencia, California. It was attended by all seven of my children, my grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

I also went to Hawaii with three of my daughters and two grandchildren.

It was a wonderful summer!

Marcia Harp

I had what might be called an Academic Summer. I went back to visit the dance department at Ohio State University for the first time in 44 years!!!

I, also, attended a high school reunion while visiting family in Barnesville, Ohio. Even saw the restaurant once owned by my daddy...where the juke box jumped with all the music of Route 66!!!

To top it off...completed the categorizing on the rough draft of my book entitled "Where Was I When I Needed ME."

I went to Juneau, Alaska, where I zip-lined 140 feet in the air through the forest! You can travel many thousands of feet on wires strung from tree-to-tree.

Dorothy Kloss

What a magical trip, Ken, my roommate and I had in Munich.

We saw the German version of the Glenn Miller Band. The drummer is American and–move over Gene Krupa!  After the show, we went backstage and met the leader then went out for a drink together.

Of course, the most wonderful moment was when we got off the underground and entered the central square, Marienplatz (St. Mary’s Square), and viewed the glockenspiel.

We also toured Salzburg.  It’s a lovely city and much to see—Mozart’s hometown. We also saw sites from the The Sound of Music.

Now I’m looking forward to the Follies beginning and, come what may when the show goes on hiatus again, we’ll be off on another adventure!

Joni Naber

My husband and I flew to Cabo San Lucas in June and stayed at the beautiful Finisterra Hotel.  We loved the weather (90's most of the time during the day and cool at night).  We cruised, ate delicious food, had a Margarita (or two!), swam and relaxed.

In July, we toured Monterey and Carmel, and enjoyed a trip down the coastal highway where we had dinner in a lovely restaurant built on the side of a mountain.

Now back to business! 

Jill Owens

It was a wet summer. We went back to our house in Iowa only to see everything around us flooded as the river crested its banks. And then, when we returned to Palm Springs, our house flooded after a freak summer monsoon. What a mess!

While in Iowa, though, I was inspired by my mother-in-law who, at 95, runs circles around me. She plays piano five hours a day in a department store in addition to a full schedule of teaching and other performing engagements.

Lark Romero

After receiving the phenomenal news in late May that I made the Follies cast, the preparation of moving to Palm Springs and tying up loose ends in Orange County have consumed my summer.  With dear friends and family having  "farewell" parties, it has been an exciting blur to say the least. 

I did manage to spend four days in San Francisco shopping, attending the theater, shopping, viewing the Frida Kahlo exhibit at SFMOMA, dining, and did I mention shopping?  One of my goals was to find a bad meal in the City by the Bay; that mission has yet to have been accomplished!

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Sneak peeks of costumes from our upcoming season.