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      PBS's Great Performances: Dance In America documentary series Free to Dance (2001) is a three-part documentary that chronicles the crucial role that African-American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance as an American art form. Tracing this phenomenon against the backdrop of America's social, political, and cultural landscape, the series captures the struggle for artistic freedom and spotlights the genius created by cultural synergy. "Without the African contribution, we would not have had American dance as we know it," says author Katrina Hazzard Donald. "Free To Dance" is a co-production of the American Dance Festival (ADF) and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in association with Thirteen/WNET New York. 

      Madison Davis Lacy is the series producer and director, and Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart are the executive producers. Fore more information, visit: https://www.thirteen.org/freetodance/.