Background
King was born in Trinidad, Colorado. Her father was a geologist employed by an oil company.
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Cissy King
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University of New Mexico.
Career
The family relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico when Cissy was three. They captured first place two more times and were also named United States Ballroom Couple Of The Year. Later, when attending the University of New Mexico, she majored in recreation and physical education and was a cheerleader, gymnast, and was on the synchronized swim team
She continued to dance, in various ballroom competitions and on stage such as the Six Flags Over Texas campus revue.
Foreign the next dozen years, she became one of the most popular performers on the show with her vivacious personality, singing talents and her natural dance moves. In 1974, she was honored with the Dance Masters of America award for outstanding contributions to the field of dance.
After leaving the show in late 1978, she continued to perform, dancing for several years with her own solo act "Two Fellows". And acting in the Broadway touring production of Always Patsy.
Today, King lives in Albuquerque, where she continues to dance, and is active in creating new shows in major venues across her home state.
