Teer, Barbara Ann (1937–)
Teer, Barbara Ann (1937–)
African-American actress, dancer and theater founder. Born June 18, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL.
Trained with Mary Wigman, Alwin Nikolais, Syvilla Fort, and others; danced early in Alvin Ailey company, including with touring company in Pearl Bailey Dance Revue; performed in concert groups of Agnes de Mille and Louis Johnson; served as director of workshops at Harlem School of the Arts; important figure in development of theater in NY, co-founded Group Theater Workshop which later grew into Negro Ensemble Company, and National Black Theatre (NBT).
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