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VINIE BURROWS

VINIE   BURROWS    by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Born –  Vinie Harrison November 15, 1924 – December 27, 2023    [ “I guess it’s like a DNA. Hard to describe, and identify, but I feel it’s there. I think it’s there in all artists. And maybe the art of living is the richest art form.” …

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FRED BENJAMIN

FREDERICK CHARLES BENJAMIN by Dale Ricardo Shields   Page 1 – 8 Dancer – Choreographer { September 8, 1944  –  December 14, 2013 } Page 1 – 8 Fred Benjamin, an internationally known teacher of jazz dance who was also part of the creative wave of young Black modern-dance choreographers who came to prominence in the 1970s. …

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Carla Earle

  Carla Earle   By Dale Ricardo Shields “I stopped telling God about my problems and started to tell my problems about God.” “Make your vision so clear that your fears become irrelevant.” ~ Creative Director, Choreographer, Dancer and Stunt woman~    “My life is way too peaceful at this very moment and if yours isn’t, I’ll pray for …

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