Free to Dance
This three-part PBS documentary traces African American choreographers and dancers and how they influenced modern dance in America. Read about each episode and its filmmakers and read the interviews with the dancers featured in the film. Take a look at the Dance Timeline, which spans from 1619 to 2001. For more in-depth perspectives, read historic and thematic essays, such as "From Slave Ships to Center Stage" and "What is Black Dance?" You can also check out the detailed biographies of almost 50 notable African Americans in dance. The site includes a long list with more resources and links, as well.
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