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Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) was a choreographic giant in the modern dance world and a champion of African-American talent and culture. His interracial Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater provided opportunities to black dancers and choreographers when no one else would. His acclaimed "Revelations" remains one of the most performed modern dance pieces in the twentieth century. But he led a tortured life, filled with insecurity and self-loathing. Raised in poverty in rural Texas by his single mother, he managed to find success early in his career, but by the 1970s his creativity had waned. He turned...

Tap dancing legends Fayard (b. 1914) and Harold (1918-2000) Nicholas amazed crowds with their performances in musicals and films from the 30s to the 80s. They performed with Gene Kelly in The Pirate, with Cab Calloway in Stormy Weather, with Dorothy Dandridge (Harold's wife) in Sun Valley Serenade, and with a number of other stars on the stage and on the screen. Author Hill not only guides readers through the brothers' showstopping successes and the repressive times in which their dancing won them universal acclaim, she also offers extensive insight into the history and choreography of tap...

This is a book for those who want to learn or own a Northern Breed dog. The information is transferable for all sled dog breeds but this book goes into details about these magnificent dogs you might walk by or maybe have seen on TV. We are experienced Northern Breed owners; our aims are to raise awareness and educate people about the breeds. In this book you will learn about the history and origins of the different sled dog breeds. Also we are highlighting great achievements that these dogs have made for the sake of humanity. As examples the great serum race to Nome, Alaska. Also the extreme...