S2 Ep.08 VALUE | Damita Jo Freeman
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Welcome the original Queen "Diva" of Soul Train. Damita is a valuable part of dance history who opened doors for street-style dancers to showcase their talent to the world. She broke barriers as a ballerina and street-style dancer during the Civil Rights Movement. We met at Lula Washington Theatre and talked about how her life as a ballerina led to performing on Soul Train & American Bandstand, knowing your value, working with the elite, and the importance of learning the business side of the industry + more! Check out Damita's Dancer Jo Foundation
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