324 S.Ashland

Walking Tour of LaGrange Historic District - Tour #5

324 S.Ashland

La Grange, Illinois 60525, United States

Created By: LaGrange Area Historical Society

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This Foursquare was the home of June Zimmerman, an internationally recognized classic dancer and teacher. Using the professional name Xenia Zarina, she performed in operas, motion pictures, theaters and ballets. She also spent time traveling the world teaching dance during the 1920's and 1930's.

Ms. Zimmerman's dance studies and performaces began at LTHS and continued in many countries including Mexico, France, Japan, Bali, Cambodia, Thailand, India and Egypt.

During WWII, she was appointed dance instructor in the Royal Court in Tehran and performed for guests of the Royal Pahlavi family.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Walking Tour of LaGrange Historic District - Tour #5


 

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