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Pearl Lang dressed in a white dress dancing.

Pearl Lang: Guardian of Martha Graham’s technique

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A black and white photo. Onstage, three pairs of male and female partners dance Lindy hop in various poses.

History Quiz: Frankie Manning

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A black and white photo. Frankie Manning, in a white button-up with suspenders and gray pants, raises his hands playfully as he tap dances. He is shown waist-up.

Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop

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A black and white photo of a male Flamenco dancer, lifting his right leg and twisting his upper body with a passionate expression.

History Quiz: Antonio Gades

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A black and white photo of a male and a female Flamenco dancer posing with their arms up, shown waist-up.

Antonio Gades: Legendary Spanish Dancer and Unforgettable Artist

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Isadora Duncan: Laying the Foundation for American Modern Dance

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History Quiz: Michael Bennett

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Michael Bennett, Bob Avian and Margo Sappington stand in a triangle in the middle of a dance studio. Their hips are jutted to the site, caught mid-bounce by the camera. Photo is black and white.

He’s the One: Broadway Knight Michael Bennett

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History Quiz: Ann Miller

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Ann Miller: The Dancer With Million Dollar Legs

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