Also known as "Land Of The Dancin' Kings" and "Waltztilda"
Birthday: January 3rd (Capricorn)
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Alma Mater: University of New Mexico
Cissy webpages?: YES! Cissy King.com
CISSY TIDBITS
Began dancing since she was two.
Honored with the Dance Masters Of America award in 1974 for outstanding contributions to dance. Other recipients included Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell and Bob Fosse.
Second of Bobby Burgess's three dancing partners
Three-time National Dancing Champion and with brother John, were U.S. Ballroom Couple Of The Year
Once dated Welk singer Steve Smith during the late sixties.
In college, she was a cheerleader, gymnast and on the synchronized swim team.
Is a licensed real estate broker
Distant cousin of Bruce King, who served several terms as Governor of New Mexico.
Starred in the touring production of the popular
Broadway play "Always Patsy."
Has released a DVD, the career retrospective "Cissy King: A Sentimental Journey"
