The History of the 'Swans of Harlem' Told in New Book
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All Of It
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WNYC Studios
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Publication Date |
May 01, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:28:17

A new book tells the little-known story of the first principal ballerinas in the Dance Theatre of Harlem. It spotlights five dancers who broke barriers, performing internationally in a world where Black ballerinas were not expected or, in some cases, welcome. We speak to The Swans of Harlem author Karen Valby and one of the subjects, dancer Marcia Sells.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

 

A new book tells the little-known story of the first principal ballerinas in the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

A new book tells the little-known story of the first principal ballerinas in the Dance Theatre of Harlem. It spotlights five dancers who broke barriers, performing internationally in a world where Black ballerinas were not expected or, in some cases, welcome. We speak to The Swans of Harlem author Karen Valby and one of the subjects, dancer Marcia Sells.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

 

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