Archive - Dirty Dancing Feraud Style 1988
The week Louis Féraud flew me around Australia.
Following our win in the NSW Dirty Dancing competition in 1988, my dancing partner, Sonia Kruger, and I were invited to perform and model in the Louis Féraud national fashion tour.
Rehearsals began at Maria Finlay's home, with further sessions held at her daughter Marina's Bondi property.
Sonia and I had been professional dance partners since 1986. The Dirty Dancing competition was one of the many unexpected opportunities that emerged from those years of partner dancing.
Touring schedule agreement for the Louis Feraud Fashion Parade 1988 tour
My modelling activities continued after the tour, with selection as a model for the FIA Awards (Australian Fashion Industry Awards) the following year, and acceptance into the Gordon Charles Agency in Double Bay.
The directors of Louis Féraud Australia, Maria Finlay and Lady Sonia McMahon travelled with us, and were our supporters on the road throughout the tour.
The tour took us to the Wentworth Hotel in Sydney, Jupiter's Casino on the Gold Coast, and the Hyatt on Collins in Melbourne.
The Melbourne event was hosted by Lillian Frank. Tickets were $1,000 per person, with proceeds supporting Odyssey House. National media coverage was extensive.
Mode Magazine press coverage of the Louis Feraud Parade 1988
The dressing room Louis Feraud parade preparation, models Cathy Levins, Michelle Banting, Director Maria Finlay and model Julice.
Australian Magazine press coverage of the Louis Feraud fashion parade 1988
Rehearsals. Flights. Technical rehearsals. Showtime. Repeat.
Wonderful experiences and people along the way.
Marina Finlay.
Lady Sonia McMahon.
Cathy Levins.
Andrew Kovac.
Sonia Kruger.
Julice.
And so many more.
Dancer. Choreographer. Teacher.
All of this fashion world experience began through the exposure gained from winning the Dirty Dance Competition in Sydney in 1988.
It was a very busy year.