On a Journey
Ballet at a professional level requires an extraordinary amount of not only artistry, but tireless dedication. Fredrick Davis discusses the rigor required to perfect his art. Virginia Johnson, artistic director at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, shares her experience working with Fred and being part of his journey as a professional dancer.
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Preview
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Fredrick Davis travels the world as a professional ballet dancer, but his personal story began with a broken family and homelessness. At age 11, Fred’s first exposure to dance changed his life. This film explores Fred’s personal challenges and recounts how he found inspiration and support from a caring community that believed in his dream and helped him make it a reality.
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On a Journey
2m 34s
Ballet at a professional level requires an extraordinary amount of not only artistry, but tireless dedication. Fredrick Davis discusses the rigor required to perfect his art. Virginia Johnson, artistic director at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, shares her experience working with Fred and being part of his journey as a professional dancer.
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A Black Man in a “White” Art
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Today Fredrick Davis travels the world as a professional ballet dancer, but finding his place as a black man in a primarily white art was a journey. Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director, Virginia Johnson, discusses the history of the company and its founder, Arthur Mitchell, who served as an inspiration for Fred as he fell in love with ballet.
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