In fact, she was "the first female car racer at Cecil County Drag Strip . While on the show he often danced with Susan Beltrante and Ivette Jimenez. In 1959, she entered the Miss Nashville pageant, stitched up a short red costume and did a dance routine to "Won't You Charleston With Me" ending with a jitterbug to "Sweet Georgia Brown." On Thursday, for the first time in a quarter century, 27 of the original Bandstand dancers, including Joe, Kenny, Arlene, Carole, Flossie and Jim, reunited to rehearse their steps for a rock 'n' roll celebration over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. On their third phone call, he told her he loved her. Both Carrelli and Clayton bonded with Clark over their Bandstand experiences and stayed in touch with their former host since leaving the show in the early 60s. Chubby Checker was doing the twist. 'American Bandstand' kept secret that teen stars were gay He can be reached at [email protected] or (219) 852-4327. Contact American Bandstand Dancers on Messenger. In the show's later years, it became a weekly Saturday morning staple broadcast. They have been living in his longtime home in Canyon Lake. For anyone with "American Bandstand" memories, the gals of this trio would love to hear from readers by emailing [email protected]. "She informed me of the blow-by-blow description," Caroline said. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Like Rick Pierce, Bandstand dancer Sandra Mae Dawson, who died Feb. 25, 2008, at age 66, was into car racing. Where Are the American Bandstand Regulars Now? FYI:onceuponourtimes.com. Where are they now? Stevens daughter (@Cheenjoo Pearl) commented here a few months ago and said that, sadly, both Steven and Sterling had passed away. "American Bandstand" was one of the most popular television shows for teenagers. He proposed to her by Canyon Lake in California in September 2022. You can cancel at any time. Eddie and Polly moved to California and had two sons. Bassist Mickey Madden of Maroon 5 is 35. See more of American Bandstand Dancers on Facebook
