Ballet Black

Nan
1h 25m
1986
6 /10 (1)

Overview

Stephen Dwoskin brings together members of the Ballet Negres dance company, founded in London in 1946.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1986-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Ben Johnson

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member

Astley Harvey

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member / Ballet Sketches

Pamela Johnson

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member

Johnny Kwango

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member

Pearl Johnson

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member (as Pearl Johnson)

Richie Riley

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member / Ballet Sketches

Tony Johnson

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member

Patricia Mary Clover

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member

Leonard Salzedo

Self - Original 'Ballet Negres' Member

Paul Bailey

Dancer

Jacqueline Boatswain

Dancer (as Jacqui Boatswain)

Beaux Bryant

Dancer

Colin Charles

Dancer

Raymond Maclean

Dancer

Michael Noble

Dancer

Julia De Peyer

Dancer (as Julia de Peyer)

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