Lavinia Williams’ Orbit: Haitian Institute of Folklore and Classic Dance
Lavinia Williams and the Haitian Institute of Folklore and Classic Dance Lavinia’s classical ballet training was able to blend American dance and […]
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Mabel Freeman’s Orbit: Veronine Vestoff
Mabel Freeman and Veronine Vestoff Mabel Jones Freeman was introduced to ballet by her physical education teacher, Maize Rickey at North High […]
Mabel Freeman’s Orbit: DC Department of Recreation
Mabel Freeman and the DC Department of Recreation In addition to owning a studio, Mabel Freeman also taught at the D.C. Department […]
Lavinia Williams & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbits: Sara Yarborough-Smith and Harkness Ballet
Lavinia Williams and Sara Yarborough-Smith Lavinia Williams’ legacy in the dance world lives on predominantly through her daughter, Sara Yarborough-Smith, as she […]
Lavinia Williams’ Orbit: City Center Joffrey Ballet
Lavinia Williams and the City Center Joffrey Ballet Lavinia Williams’ legacy in the dance world lives on predominantly through her daughter Sara […]
Lavinia Williams’ Orbit: Kyra Nijinsky
Lavinia Williams and Kyra Nijinsky While traveling through Europe with the USO tour, Lavinia Williams had the privilege of studying and dancing […]
About This Orbit: Lavinia Williams
About This Orbit: Lavinia Williams Lavinia Williams was born in 1916 into a family of […]
Arthur Mitchell & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbits: New York City Ballet
Arthur Mitchell and New York City Ballet Arthur Mitchell was the first African American male dancer to officially join New York City […]
Mel Tomlinson’s Orbit: Alvin Ailey
Mel Tomlinson and Alvin Ailey Mel Tomlinson was a dancer who was never satisfied. After a few years of dancing with Dance […]
Lavinia Williams & Mel Tomlinson’s Orbit: Agnes de Mille
Mel Tomlinson and Agnes de Mille Mel Tomlinson got his start at Heritage Dance Theatre thanks to Agnes de Mille. In 1974, […]