Dancer with Musical Genes
Day’s dad was a choirmaster and music teacher. Unfortunately, he also had a habit of cheating on his wife, so when Doris was very young, her parents decided to separate. Parents splitting up isn’t a rare occurrence, but that still doesn’t mean it’s easy for any child to handle. Luckily for Doris, she was able to focus on her passion.
Doris Day. Photo by Kobal / Shutterstock
From a very early age, Day loved to dance. She was a performer, and it gave her a way to express herself. At 15 years old, Doris Day and Jerry Doherty (another talented dancer) danced a duet that worked the local Cincinnati circuit. It was clear that she was going to go places.