Ava LaVonne Vinesett

Other Duke Magazine · January 2004 "When students enter the studio, I want them to understand why I dance–and why African dance in particular. It’s not just something I teach. I am consumed by this art. I try to encourage students to see dance as an intellectual and spiritual pursuit. Teach ... Cite

First Person: Artists Talk About Their Art

Other Dream/Girl Magazine "I was either two or three years old when New York hosted the World’s Fair. I sat in my stroller, mesmerized by all the colors and sounds that surrounded me. For the first time ever, the drumming styles of West Africa met my ears, and I remember the feelin ... Cite