Carole Scaldeferri Spada, 70. Bandstand Dancer--Philadelphia. R.I.P.

[Methuselah2]

Just learned that Carole passed away at the end of 2013. She always seemed so sweet and gentle; she was extremely well-liked by fans and the other regular dancers of the show. A mesmerizing beauty and a sensational dancer. Couldn't wait to get home after school each day to watch her on TV at 3:30 p.m. She's still so vivid in my mind from the 1950s.

http://mobile.philly.com/obituaries/?wss=/philly/obituaries&id=235330751

[marv2]

What about Bob and Justine? Are they still around?

[Methuselah2]

From what I last heard, they are, Marv. Didn't marry each other but they still dance together on occasion; there's videos of them from a few years back on YouTube.

[blueskies]

Who was the Italian girl with the blonde streak in her [[bouffant) hair?

[Methuselah2]

Carmen Jimenez.

[blueskies]

Carmen Jimenez.
Oops.....guess she wasn't Italian. Thanks Mehuselah. I always thought that blonde streak was just too cool! I was fascinated with her.

[Methuselah2]

Blueskies - She was extremely popular on the show, so you're definitely not alone. Her older sister Yvette also appeared on the show and occasionally sported a blonde streak, too. But for Carmen, that streak became her trademark and she took the spotlight for many watchers. And she certainly could dance.