Grio100: Bill T Jones, activism through movement
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By Talia Whyte
A revolution can occur in many ways. Some choose to protest with marches and picket signs. Bill T. Jones chose dance.
The acclaimed dancer and choreographer has informed audiences on race, politics and sexuality in modern dance productions around the world for over thirty years.
Born in Florida, Jones has said that growing up during the 60s and 70s, many of leading voices in the social movements of the time were artists who expressed their beliefs through their work. Jones started his dance career as a theatre major at the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he trained under famed dance instructor Percival Borde.
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