Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Jo Jean Kehl Janus ’54 still light on her toes

Jo Jean Kehl Janus ’54 led a professional life as a dance performer and choreographer, and was devoted to teaching at the Kehl School of Dance, which was founded by her grandfather. Now retired, Jo Jean continues to spread the love of dance. But instead of teaching ballet to youngsters, she’s teaching hula and other lively dances to the elderly.

Jo Jean and members of the successive generations of the family who continue to operate the dance school, now expanded to multiple locations and in its fifth generation, are featured in an article by Katie Mohr in the March 2016 edition of Brava magazine (article on page 20 of pdf file).  Another story about the business appeared last April in InBusiness magazine.

For some great historical photos from the Kehl School of Dance, like this one of Jo Jean and her twin sister, Jo Ann, visit this Flickr page by the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

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