The male dancer in this sequence is Joey Pugliese. I took class from him when I was a kid at dance conventions. I then had the great opportunity to take class with him in New York in the early 80s. I think he moved to Pennsylvania around that time to teach at a university. I don't know what happened to him after that. He was a very energetic and encouraging dance teacher.
I've been watching this dance contest sequence forever! And I can watch it over and over and still get goosebumps every time. The latin couple is muy caliente! That woman is absolutely fantastic--I bow to you to this day. And the man is waay sexy with that vest and handlebar mustache! Tony was right to give them the prize!
The woman who played the Puerto Rican dancer is actually Jewish. Her name is Adrienne Frimet. I don't know whay she was never credited with it but she is my mom's cousin
@Fabian1919 Hello Fabian, I have the same problem. I have looked everywhere trying to get info. on these two , but have had no luck. I am amazed that there isn't more curiosity about them with the fans of the movie. If you hear anything about them, please don't forget to inform me.
Tony knows the truth. He knows they sucked big time and he had the integrity to give them the prize they deserve. the puerto rican couple and the black couple were both awesome...prejudice and favoritism is a mutha!
The couple at 1:10 definitely got credit for their dance, which its "amazing"! They got more than a minute in one of the greatest movies ever!!!
gaae2000 9 hours ago
Tony was correct, they shouldve won first place....
gaae2000 4 days ago
@1964olive --I would love to have her autograph---she has been my girl lol since i was 16!!
wartman5 1 week ago
The male dancer in this sequence is Joey Pugliese. I took class from him when I was a kid at dance conventions. I then had the great opportunity to take class with him in New York in the early 80s. I think he moved to Pennsylvania around that time to teach at a university. I don't know what happened to him after that. He was a very energetic and encouraging dance teacher.
bmkaiser1 1 month ago
I've been watching this dance contest sequence forever! And I can watch it over and over and still get goosebumps every time. The latin couple is muy caliente! That woman is absolutely fantastic--I bow to you to this day. And the man is waay sexy with that vest and handlebar mustache! Tony was right to give them the prize!
JimmBailey 1 month ago
@1964olive Wow really? If you are right, you have answered a long-burning question for me!
njplr 1 month ago
The woman who played the Puerto Rican dancer is actually Jewish. Her name is Adrienne Frimet. I don't know whay she was never credited with it but she is my mom's cousin
1964olive 1 month ago
@Fabian1919 Hello Fabian, I have the same problem. I have looked everywhere trying to get info. on these two , but have had no luck. I am amazed that there isn't more curiosity about them with the fans of the movie. If you hear anything about them, please don't forget to inform me.
Tony63909 1 month ago
The dancing by the Puerto Rican couple, especially at 2:24 transcends time, styles and ages.
Tony63909 2 months ago
Tony knows the truth. He knows they sucked big time and he had the integrity to give them the prize they deserve. the puerto rican couple and the black couple were both awesome...prejudice and favoritism is a mutha!
iroc31407 2 months ago 2