Jean Idelle with her feather fans
“Jean Idelle was one of the most sort after Exotic Dancers of her time. Ms. Idelle studied dance at the Katherine Dunham School of Dance in New York City. After a brief stint in Dunham’s experiemental troupe, Ms. Idelle was discovered and made a headliner for Minsky’s Burlesque Shows between 1950 to 1964. Ms. Idelle made her mark by performing in White and Black Shows across the U.S. and Canada. Ms. Idelle’s legacy was that she broke the color barrier in many night clubs across the U.S. and Canada. “
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All of the memories
GPO-every black girl around the world.
