Gertrude Hay Hoffman

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For the actress, see Gertrude Hoffman.
Gertrude Hoffman as Salome
Gertrude Hoffman as Salome

Gertrude Hay Hoffman (born Kitty Hayes) was an early 20th-century vaudeville dancer and choreographer.[1]

Hoffman was well-known for her roles as Salome, but her performances were eventually stopped due to the "indecent" dancing involved. For a brief period in her career, Gertrude did impersonations of various other performers, such as comedian Eddie Foy and actress Ethel Barrymore. The Hoffman Glide, a social dance, was named after her.[2][1]

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  1. ^ a b Gertrude Hoffman. Dance Collection Danse. Retrieved on 2008-05-05.
  2. ^ Gerturde Hay Hoffman. StreetSwing.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-05.

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