Glenn Turnbull was an accomplished actor and dancer and a highly regarded tennis professional. Tennis
and dancing intertwined as dual paths throughout his life. He worked in Hollywood film and television for twenty years prior
to moving to Orange County. Glenn's acting and dancing credits include film, stage, and television appearances from the 1940s
through the 1960s. His long career in television included roles as actor, dancer and choreographer in several episodes of
the Jack Benny Show between 1958 and 1964 and on shows such as Red Skelton and Dick Van Dyke.
In addition to his many
accomplishments as a tap dancer and legomania dancer on TV and in film, Glenn performed and taught master classes with Rhapsody
In Taps. He was a beloved member of the tap dance community and a very generous spirit. Glenn was a favorite faculty
member of Rhapsody In Taps' Southern California Tap Dance Festivals in the 1990's co sponsored by Rhapsody In Taps and Orange
Coast College. His teaching philosophy included incorporating his 60/40 % weight distribution used in his work as a
professional tennis pro. He loved and taught "classic tap" choreography and styling.
Legacy Tap
Projects own Stacy Gayan will be sharing one of Mr. Turnbull's works "Ain't She Sweet" which explores Glenn's beautiful
rhythms and choreography.
We invite you to wear your red socks for this class in honor and memory of Glenn whose
signature dance apparel was a pair of red socks.
Sources: ITA, Wikipedia
