Famous Black Dancers
This woman was the first African American female principal dancer with the ABT (American Ballet Theater)
What is Misty Copeland
One of the first black owned dance companies in the U.S. founded in New York City in 1958. Mainly know by their infamous performance "Revaluations".
What is Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
President of BDA
What is Sydney Ligon
Starring on Bradway's "West Side Story" and her role as a dance instructor in the movie "Fame" this women has won three Emmys for her choreography. She also has her own dance academy in LA.
What is Debby Allen
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November 7th, 2024
This man is known as the king of pop and famously known for doing the Moonwalk in is performances
What is Michael Jackson
Founded by Arthur Mitchell in 1968, this company is known for its performance of Ballet and Contemorpary works.
What is Dance Theater of Harlem
Secretary of BDA
What is Barry Nickell
What is JaQuel Knight
Name of the building we are in
What is Sullivant hall
Tap Dancing duo who are also brothers and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
What is the Nicholas Brothers
One of the first dance companies in Ohio founded in 1968. It is now the 10th largest dance company in the nation. One of the Professors here at OSU is also the Associate Artistic Director of this company and also a former dancer.
What is Dayton Contemporary Dance Company aka DCDC
Event Chair of BDA
What is Sydney Jones or Destiny Thomas
A St. Louis native, but most of her Carrer was based in Europe. She was also a Actress and singer that fought segregation through the NAACP.
What is Josephine Baker
third planet from the sun
What is Earth
She was a famous dancer and choreographer in the 1900s and created her own technique that combines Ballet, African, and Carribean movements.
What is Katherine Dunham
Celebrated for its work in preserving African-American dance traditions, the company produces a diverse repertoire of works, including jazz, modern, and ballet pieces. This company was founded in 1970 in Philadelphia.
What is Philadelphia Dance Company aka Philadanco
Marketing chair for BDA
What is Khamille Randall
Did the choreography for Cardi B single "Wap" and Victoria Monet single "On My Mama"
What is Sean Bankhead
The year Ohio State was founded
what is 1870
Co-founder of Dance Theater of Harlem, this man was a iconic ballet dancer in the 1950s and 1960s
What is Arthur Mitchell
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, this company is the world's leading authority on the art form of stepping.
What is Step Afrika
Treasurer of BDA
What is Kennedy Gordan
Choreographed the hit movie "The Color Purple"
What is Fatima Robinson
Element 108 on the periodic table
What is Hassium