Louis Johnson’s Orbit: James Thurston
Louis Johnson and James Thurston Louis Johnson and James Thurston worked closely together during Treemonisha, for which Johnson was choreographer. Thurston, previously […]
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Louis Johnson’s Orbit: Bernard Johnson
Louis Johnson and Bernard Johnson Louis Johnson and Bernard Johnson performed together as replacement ensemble members in Hallelujah, Baby!, which earned the […]
Louis Johnson’s Orbit: Kwamina
Louis Johnson and Kwamina In 1961, Louis Johnson performed alongside several notable Black dancers in Kwamina on Broadway. These co-stars included Doris […]
American Ballet Theatre’s Orbit: Lena Horne
Negro Unit and Lena Horne Lena Horne was not a member of the Negro Unit of Ballet Theatre, but she interacted with […]
About This Orbit: Éric Vu-An
About This Orbit: Éric Vu-An Born in Paris, Éric Vu-An joined the Opéra de Paris ballet school in 1974. At the age […]
Éric Vu-An’s Orbit: Ballet National de Bordeaux
Éric Vu-An and Ballet National de Bordeaux In 1995, Éric Vu-An was appointed artistic director of the Ballet National de Bordeaux. He […]
Éric Vu-An’s Orbit: Rudolf Nureyev
Éric Vu-An and Rudolf Nureyev Rudolf Nureyev was the director of the Paris Opera Ballet (Opéra National de Paris) from 1983-1989. He […]
Sylvester Campbell’s Orbit: Raven Wilkinson
Sylvester Campbell and Raven Wilkinson Sylvester Campbell helped Raven Wilkinson return to dancing after distressing experiences with her previous dance company. He […]
Sylvester Campbell’s Orbit: Royal Ballet
Sylvester Campbell and the Royal Ballet After the New York Negro Ballet disbanded, Campbell felt he would have better chances of finding […]
About This Orbit: Betty Nichols
About This Orbit: Betty Nichols Betty Nichols, a groundbreaking alumna from SAB’s early years, was by all accounts the first Black student […]