Biography
Talley Beatty (22 December 1918 β 29 April 1995) was born in Cedar Grove, Louisiana, a section of Shreveport, but grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He is considered one of the greatest of African American choreographers, and also bears the titles dancer, doctor, and dance company director. After studying under Katherine Dunham and Martha Graham, Beatty went on do solo work and choreograph his own works which center on the social issues, experiences, and everyday life of African Americans. Beatty and his technique and style of dancing were both praised and criticized by critics and dancers of his day.
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1918-12-22
Deathday1995-04-29 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceShreveport, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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