Syvilla Fort

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Syvilla Fort (b. Seattle, Washington, July 3, 1917; d. November 8, 1975) was an American dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. She was African American and drew on her heritage in her original dance works.

American composer John Cage wrote his first piece for prepared piano, Bacchanale (1940), for a dance by Fort.

Film

Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum (1979). Directed by Ayoka Chenzira. United States.

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