Lea Thompson has made a name for herself through her work as an actress, director, and producer. Before gaining her shot at the spotlight, Thompson was a widely successful ballerina! Her dedication to the arts community has led her to not only influence others to go after their dreams, but also led her to raise […]

Often described as ‘sensational,’ ‘flamboyant,’ and ‘eccentric,’ Josephine Baker was a cabaret and vaudeville performer, an actress, a singer, an activist, and a businesswoman. Known for her energetic, effervescent dance style and her infamous skirt made of bananas, Josephine Baker came to symbolize freedom and liberation that would help blaze a trail for many in […]

Judith Jamison was a prominent figure in the American modern dance movement who spent most of her career directing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.   Early Life Jamison was born on May 10, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and began seeking an interest in dance from a very young age. She started taking lessons at […]