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Tuesday, 19 July 2011

San Pedro Mourns Rosalie Ann Lincir

Sept.16, 1922 to July 12, 2011

Rosalie Ann Lincir died July 12 at 88 years old.

Rosalie was born in Boonville, Missouri on September 16th 1922 to (mother & father).

Rosalie started her training at the age of six and thanks to her grandmother’s gift of dancing lessons, her career was easily determined. When her family moved to Hollywood, she quickly turned professional. Her first job was at the Paramount Theater in downtown Los Angeles in 1934. She danced with the Okransky Ballet Company, San Francisco Ballet Company and Misho lto's dance group. Her first big break came when she was fifteen and chosen out of hundreds of girls to dance in the movie "Balalaika.” She was featured in many clubs and theaters including the Greek Theater, Hollywood Bowl and Shrine Auditorium. She was George Murphy's dance partner in the movie "Step Lively" when she was 19.

Rosalie and Alva met in 1940 when Rosalie was dancing at the Miramar Hotel. They started their career as a dance team in 1941, the year they were married. They were some of the pioneers of television, dancing on the Spade Coolie show on KTLA with Stan Chambers, and performing in the Radebough Melodiers. They danced at the Coconut Grove, Tom Brenamen's, Biltmore Hotel, Florentine Gardens, many other theaters, and several movie studios together. They worked as a team from 1941 to 1956, traveling in this country and abroad. In 1952, her husband built her a beautiful dance studio and theater in San Pedro. Here, they settled down to a teaching career performing in their own productions. Rosalie and Alva School of Ballet and Allied Arts continues to prosper, going on 59 years. It will always remain a great memorial to Rosalie and Alva and all they had to offer to the arts.

Rosalie and Alva celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on March 2011.

Rosalie is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Alva. Three children Tom Lincir, Matt Lincir (Wife Wanda) and Mark Lincir (Wife Clarisse) Six grandchildren Nicolle Lincir, Ivan Lincir, Ann Kelly, Ryan Lincir, Gregory Lincir and Christina Lincir Two great grandchildren Harry and Czeslaw.

 
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