Robert Bryant, 73 years of age, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2013. Dance was a vital part of Robert’s life since the age of
seven. While touring in the early days with the USO, Robert worked with many Hollywood celebrities. He formed the United States Swing Dance Council, which later became the “World Swing Dance Council.” Robert was instrumental in getting “Swing Dance” to become the California state dance. Robert worked as a golf professional, poker dealer, dance instructor and was the owner of Bryant
Dance Cruises. Many of Robert’s ideas have become the format for both dance conventions and dance competition judging across the USA. He competed in countless U.S. dance contest, winning most of them. He will be greatly missed in the dance world. Some of the awards Robert received: “National Swing Dance Hall of Fame”, “U.S. Open Swing Dance Humanitarian”, and Member of the Golden
State Dance Teachers Association. Robert and his wife, Constance, were married 31 years. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters and step-soy Jay Strickling, Tucson, Arizona. Services will be held at Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, Arizona on November 21st, 2013 at 12:00p.m. In memory of my beloved husband, Robert Bryant, the love of
my life, Constance Bryant. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the “American Cancer Society,” would be appreciated.
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