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Glory Van Scott
Born (1947-06-01) June 1, 1947 (age 77)
Chicago
EducationGoddard College,
Union Institute & University
Career
Former groupsKatherine Dunham, Agnes de Mille, and Talley Beatty

Glory Van Scott (born June 1, 1947) is an educator, actress and dancer.[1]

Life

The daughter of Thomas Van Scott, Glory Van Scott was born in Chicago and studied art, drama and dance at the Abraham Lincoln Center. She received a BA and MA from Goddard College and a PhD from Union Graduate School (previously known as Antioch College Union Graduate School). She taught theater at the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts and Theater as Social Change at Fordham University.[1]

Van Scott was mentored in theatre by Vinnette Justine Carroll. She modelled for Wilhelmina Models and was a principal dancer for the Katherine Dunham, Agnes de Mille and Talley Beatty dance companies, as well as joining American Ballet Theatre.

She appeared in the following Broadway productions:

and in the 1978 film The Wiz and the 2003 film Rhythms of the Saints. Van Scott also authored eight musicals.[1]

Legacy

Elizabeth Catlett created a bronze bust depicting Van Scott in 1981.[2] In 2002, Van Scott received the Katherine Dunham Legacy Award.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Glory Van Scott". The HistoryMakers.
  2. ^ "How Do You Wring Sound From Sculpture? It Takes A 'Quiet Pride'". WWNO. April 14, 2014.
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