About the Silver Belles Tap Ensemble

information about career of professional tap dancing ensemble known as "The Silver Belles".

The Silver Belles was the name of a performing dance company founded in 1985 that featured five former Harlem chorus girls from the 1930's and 19040's, who were all in their 80's when the Silver Belles was formed.

The ensemble was managed by Geraldine Rhodes-Kennedy. Among other appearances, they performed in Atlantic City and in 1986 they appeared on DAn Rather's "48 Hours" television program.

Documentary Film About the Silver Belles
The Silver Belles were profiled in this 2006 documentary film directed by Heather Lyn MacDonald that was entitled "Been Rich All My Life".

Members of the Silver Belles

Bertye Lou Wood (1905-2002)

Cleo Hayes (1914-1912)

Elaine Ellis (1917-2013)

Fay Ray (1919-1913)

Marion Coles (1915-2009)

Resources

NPR "Silver Belles Still Light Up the Harlem Stage" Article

Mew York Cool "Harlem's Legendary Silver Belles" Article

Wikipedia "Silver Belles" Article