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DANCE IN AMERICA presents "Free To Dance" a three-part documentary
that chronicles the crucial role that African-American choreographers
and dancers have played in the development of modern dance
as an American art form. Tracing this phenomenon against the
backdrop of America's social, political, and cultural landscape,
the series captures the struggle for artistic freedom and
spotlights the genius created by cultural synergy. "Without
the African contribution, we would not have had American dance
as we know it," says author Katrina Hazzard Donald. "Free
To Dance" is a co-production of the American
Dance Festival (ADF) and The
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in association
with Thirteen/WNET New York. Madison Davis Lacy is the series
producer and director, and Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart
are the executive producers.
"Free To Dance" premieres on GREAT PERFORMANCES on Sunday, June 24 at 8 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings).
Explore the "Free To Dance" Web companion, which offers information
about the series, a dance
timeline, essays on dance
history and the African-American contribution to modern dance,
biographies of notable
dance personalities, links to relevant dance resources
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