my dear Princess Lenore! I am so very impressed that your grandmother was a flapper! Flappers were highly "cool," and "hip," in her time and she must have been a woman who had it going on! Most flappers danced the Chareston and wore little sleeveless dresses that were short with black hose. They wore head dresses a lot and high heels. They would bop around the clubs and dance this energetic dance which was pretty freakin' cool for the age in which they lived! The dresses were sequined and the style was very defined, you wore the dress to be a flapper. Most of the women had their hair cut in a harsh bob so it would swing while they kicked up their heels! It was a great time for those who like to dance and personally, it would be my choice as a dancer as far as a time to live and dance! I love the flapper age and everything about it! There was alcohol everywhere and people were happy around the flappers and loved their daring style. Dresses have not been much shorter since except the micro-mini that happened in the 1960's. Flappers had guts!
I'll bet you inherited your grandmother's flapper personality and are very fun to be around. I'd be delighted to meet you and you are correct, there are very few "real," dancers. To become a professional there are to many criteria to meet for most women. I am a lucky woman to have "made it," and MGM called ME when I was 20 years old and offered me a contract. I am a ballet and jazz master who is trained in gymnastics, modern dance and some mime.

You must let me know when you come my way and we will meet and discuss flappers and every little thing that comes to mind!
dancer9
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