She taught dance as well as demonstrating it at festivals and workshops. Jean Phelps and her brothers, Bob and Ray, were no different. Jean won the contest, her SAG card, and the opportunity to dance with Lennie Smith and Don Gallager in the feature-length movie. Jean Veloz was inducted into the prestigious California Swing Dance Hall of Fame in 1996. They taught Anthony Dexter the tango for the title role in Valentino (1951) and were choreographers on Latin Lovers (1953), starring Lana Turner, Rita Moreno and Ricardo Montalban, before marrying in 1963. Jean Veloz passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2023. He swam for his native country at the 2000 , 2004 , and 2008 Olympics . Even at 90 years old, this talented swing dancer shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon! Jean Veloz (born Jeannette Phelps) is an icon of the Hollywood style of Lindy Hop. In 1946, Jean danced in the chorus line at El Rancho Vegas Hotel, working with choreographer Nick Castle for six months. Jeanne Phelps Veloz |Swing Dancer - Street SWING Jean Grinnell Veloz(nePhelps, March 1, 1924 - January 15, 2023) was an American lindy hopdancer and actress, best known for her roles in 1940s and 1950s musicals. In 1963, she married her dance partner Frank Veloz, of Veloz and Yolanda. Jean Veloz, still dancing at age 88. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Jean Veloz - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday Currently, Jean Veloz is 99 years, 1 months and 18 days old. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They would marry in 1963, continuing with their dancing commitments until he died. Jean Veloz was a dancer known for the Lindy Hop, which she performed in movies including "Swing Fever." Died: January 15, 2023 ( Who else died on January 15?) She has been travelling the world ever since, bringingher knowledge and experience to swing dancers all over the globe. They worked with choreographer and dancer Marge Champion on Queen of the Stardust Ballroom starring Maureen Stapleton and Charles Durning.