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Pearl Primus
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Pearl Primus (29 November 1919 - 29 October 1994) was an African- American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist and teacher.
Quotes
I dance not to entertain but to help people better understand each other
The heritage of one people is the heritage of all
In the dance, I have confided my most secret thoughts and shared the inner music of all mankind
Pearl Primus: A global talent 6 November 1994
Dance is my medicine
Dance is the fist with which I fight the sickening ignorance of prejudice.
#TBT: Pearl Primus on Fighting Ignorance and Prejudice Through Dance 23 June 2021
I dance not to entertain but to help people better understand each other
Through dance I have experienced the wordless joy of freedom
RAISING CONSCIOUSNESS IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS 29 November1992
When I put my feet down, I am putting my feet down, and the audiences know it
To them the earth is the source of life
Music: Genuine Africa 21 May 1951
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