Patricia Carley
Patricia Carley has been possessed by a love of Fred Astaire films
since childhood. As a result, she has developed an expertise in
Astaire’s work and an obsessive (and, she sometimes fears, annoying)
desire to share this devotion with everyone she meets.
Patricia and fellow presenter Chris Bamberger developed a continuing
education course on Fred Astaire’s life in films, emphasizing his
influence on dance and movies, his often neglected singing ability,
and of course, his sex appeal. The aim of the course is to broaden
people’s awareness and appreciation of Astaire’s greatness, helping
them to move past the stereotype of the guy in top hat and tails.
Patricia has assisted Chris in presenting the course at community
centers, dance schools, and retirement residences.
In her other life, Patricia works on international human rights
issues in Washington, D.C.
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