Ginger Rogers began her professional dancing career after winning the title of Texas State Charleston Champion at the age of 14. She toured with a vaude.
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For millions of people around the world, this Friday evening should be the most joyous of the year â the first night of carnival. In a normal year, brass and steel pan bands in New Orleans and Trinidad would be polishing their instruments after months of rehearsals, and mardi gras paraders pulling on spangled costumes before hitting the streets. And
Cariocas, residents of Rio de Janeiro, would be limbering up for what they proudly call âthe worldâs biggest partyâ.
Not this year, sadly: itâs been cancelled everywhere from Cádiz to the Caribbean. What a shame. Carnival would be the perfect antidote to our current woes: five carefree nights of dancing, music and drinking ⦠social distancing be damned.
First impression: A flawlessly beautiful Art Deco gem.
Food & drink: Inventive fusion spanning the globe with tea-smoked Sichuan duck and Korean beef alongside local classics such as heart of palm.
Bed & bath: Old-school, in comfort and style.
The crowd: A refined set (mostly couples of all ages), wearing Hermès sun visors and planning their next foodie excursion.
Staff: Courteous and helpful (and super-smartly dressed).
In a nutshell: Timeless, enduring elegance.
Set the scene
Undeniably grand yet supremely relaxed, the Copacabana Palace is, simply put, everything a hotel of its calibre should be. Behind its striking white exterior there’s a special atmosphere that’s not simply due to the location and smart interiors but a thoughtful attention to the history of a bygone age, discreetly brought up to date. Five-star hotels can be daunting, but like an unexpectedly down-to-earth Hollywood star, there’s something instantly welcoming about this place. Rooms have the feel
McMath was given the nickname Ginger, which was based on a cousin’s failed attempts to pronounce Virginia. Her parents divorced when she was still an infant, and she was raised by her mother, Lela Owens McMath. In 1920 Lela married John Rogers, and Ginger took his last name. She began her career, which was carefully orchestrated by her mother, performing in local shows in Texas while she was still a child. She then appeared with Eddie Foy’s vaudeville troupe before winning a Charleston contest at age 15. That success ultimately led her to the Broadway stage in 1929, when she performed in
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