The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-09-06
DANCE MASTERS
MEET in CHICAGO
The Chicago Association of
Dancing Masters Closes
Annual Convention.
MRS. GALBRAITH THERE

Mrs. Carolyn Galbraith, of the Gal
braith School of Dancing has returned
from Chicago, where she has been
spending the month of August in study
TO open the school for the fall season.
Mrs. Galbraith, as q member of the
Chicago Association of Dancing Mast
ers, attended the tenth annual con-
vention of the association, and the reg
ular normal school, preceding the meet,
at the Trianon ballroom. The special
normal school work was held for a
week preceding the convention, at the
academy of Thomas M. Sheehy, presi-
dent of the association.
Miss Dorothy Ann Rasmussen, pupil
and assistant of Mrs. Galbraith, be-
came member of the Chicago Dane
ing Masters association at the con-
vention last month. Special mention
was given Miss Rasmussen on her tech
nique and extensions. VIM. Guttorm-
sen, also pupil of Mrs. Galbraith,
| became member of the association
on probation, and will enter in full
privilege in the near future. Mrs. Gal
braith is the only teacher of the assoc
citation to have two pupils as co-mem-
bers of the organization.
Study Under Kretlow.
While in Chicago, Mrs. Galbraith
had the opportunity to study under
Arthur Kretlow, who is ballet master
for the Russian Grand Opera company.
During the week of special normal
work, both Mrs. Galbraith and Miss
Rasmussen came under the tutelage of
we'll known dancing masters for teach
| ers' tructions and new ideas.
/ Among them was Pearl M. Allen,
director of dancing at the Culver Mill
tary academy, and a graduate of the
Chalif school, New York. He is recog-
nized as an authority, and is teacher
of exceptional ability, especially in
his instructions in baby work. Anoth-
er was Marion Freeman, noted for her
thorough bar technique and Port de
Bras. Thomas M. Sheehy, under whom
Mrs. Galbraith has had continuous
study for some time, is serving his
third year as president of the associa-
ton. He teaches up to date ballroom,
eccentric and classical dancing.
Waltz to be Popular.
The waltz continues in popularity,
and in view of this, the association
studied several ways to execute it.
Other popular dances which will prob
ably make their appearance in Kenosha
next season are the Trotzke Trot, the
| Trianon Fox Trot and the Irene Castle
One-Step.
Stunt night at the convention, was
one of the most enjoyable events of
the meet. This was held on Friday
evening, August 81. The evening open
ed with a display of junior and senior
technique in which Mrs. Galbraith and
Miss Rasmussen took part. At the
close of the evening, they were pre-
sented with diplomas for their work
at the normal school held previous to
the convention week.
| Another event of interest took place
on Saturday night, when the Diamond
Derby" held its final races. The ball
room of the Trianon was arranged like
race track, and the girls wore jockey
costumes. Thirty couple waltzed COM
pletely around the ballroom six times
to see which two could do it most rap
idly.
Dance Halls Safe Now.
! At luncheon session of the conven-
ton, at which two hundred and fifty
dancing masters were present, Chica-
go policewoman explained the present
status of dance halls in Chicago. She
said that although,a year ago, the halls
were most dangerous for the young
girl, they were now safe place to go,
and that there was police protection
| for blocks around. Dance-hall man
ayers work in collaboration with the
police, and all around conditions are
becoming most satisfactory.
Mrs. Galbraith will open her school
for lessons September 15, and for
registrations September II, IL, IS and
IA. She will be assisted again this
year by Misses Dorothy Ann Rasmus-
sen and Dorothy Mayer. Miss Rasmus-
sen will also be in charge of Mrs. Gal
braith's Racine school, which opens
this week at the Commercial club
rooms. Miss Marion Vanderheide will
continue as accompanist at the aca-
denny. During the winter Thomas
Sheehy, of Chicago, will come to Ke-
nosha to teach various classes, and to