Josephine Baker - Black is Beautiful

This video is a short biography about Josephine Baker and her dancing. Josephine Baker explored new ways of dancing, ways of the future. She is important because she was one of the first black women to become famous and make "tan skin fashionable".

I think Josephine Bakers dancing fits the Harlem Renaissance theme of Pride. She worked hard and became famous despite the oppression against her people. She must have gained a lot of satisfaction from her accomplishments. The moves were also energetic and she seemed so happy doing them.

I chose this video showing Josephine Baker dancing because I think she is a really inspirational woman who opened up so many ideas and doors in the dancing world. Baker explored new, exciting ways of dancing and proved that it doesn't matter what one's skin color is, it's their skills and determination.