Janet Faye Collins, was one of the first African American dancers who paved the way for modern day classical dancers such as the ballerina Misty Copeland. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 2nd 1917. She was one of six children. Her mother was a seamstress, and her father was a tailor. At […]
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