How Long to Read The Swans of Harlem

How Long Does it Take to Read The Swans of Harlem?

It takes the average reader to read The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby

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Description

The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now. At the height of the Civil Rights movement, Lydia Abarca was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company—the Dance Theatre of Harlem, a troupe of women and men who became each other’s chosen family. She was the first Black ballerina on the cover of Dance magazine, an Essence cover star; she was cast in The Wiz and in a Bob Fosse production on Broadway. She performed in some of ballet’s most iconic works with other trailblazing ballerinas, including the young women who became her closest friends—founding Dance Theatre of Harlem members Gayle McKinney-Griffith and Sheila Rohan, as well as first-generation dancers Karlya Shelton and Marcia Sells. These Swans of Harlem performed for the Queen of England, Mick Jagger, and Stevie Wonder, on the same bill as Josephine Baker, at the White House, and beyond. But decades later there was almost no record of their groundbreaking history to be found. Out of a sisterhood that had grown even deeper with the years, these Swans joined forces again—to share their story with the world. Captivating, rich in vivid detail and character, and steeped in the glamour and grit of professional ballet, The Swans of Harlem is a riveting account of five extraordinarily accomplished women, a celebration of both their historic careers and the sustaining, grounding power of female friendship, and a window into the robust history of Black ballet, hidden for too long.

How long is The Swans of Harlem?

The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

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How Long Does it Take to Read The Swans of Harlem Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read The Swans of Harlem aloud.

What Reading Level is The Swans of Harlem?

The Swans of Harlem is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

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