Mike Jordan - Everett, WA - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com

Taken from the website, "Michael McNeil Jordan (1934-2004) was the son of Betty Spooner. His mother operated a dance studio from 1926 until she died in 1966. Mike had danced on Broadway and did other pursuits, but returned to Everett after his mother's passing. He took over the Betty Spooner School of Dance and was very popular with thousands of dance students for decades.

According to the Everett Herald, "In 1993 he was named an Everett Centennial Citizen, a select group of 100 residents who significantly influenced the community. He received the Richard Wendt Award in 2001, the City of Everett's highest arts award. He received recognition in the late 1960s for starting the dance program at Everett Community College. In the early 1990s he was instrumental in shaping the interior design for the Everett Performing Arts Center." Mike was beloved by thousands of students. The dance school, in operation for 78 years, closed after Mike's passing. Mike never married, though he raised three foster sons.

The statue, entitled "Simple Song" after Jordan's frequent last number, was made by Sultan artist Kevin Pettelle for $50,000, donated by hundreds of Everettites."

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