Girl from the Southside
D Joseph Benson
Girl from the Southside
D Joseph Benson
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This captivating biography unveils the extraordinary life and career of ballet choreographer Dorothy Percival. From her humble beginnings in Tracy, California, during the Great Depression to her role as a soloist for the Sacramento Ballet, this book traces Percival's remarkable journey as she defied societal norms to become a trailblazer for women of color in the world of ballet. Possessing a keen eye for artistic innovation and an unwavering passion for dance, Percival's choreography mesmerized audiences and captured the attention of luminaries such as Norbert Vesak and Robert Joffrey. Filled with intimate anecdotes shared by Dorothy, her family, and students, this book offers a comprehensive chronicle of her illustrious over eighty-year career in ballet.
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