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Miss Stephanie helps a student in her modern dance class.

The Baltimore Dance Theater performs on stage.

Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater practice choreography backstage

Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater practice choreography for "Clowns."

"Brer'r Rabbit" was created in 1988. The dance was an interpretation of "Uncle Remus" folktales. The piece was inspired by slave origins and Eva Anderson's childhood stories.

Eva Anderson was inspired by African-American dancer Pearl Primus' s signature dance titled "Strange Fruit." Eva's dance was titled "Winter of Our Days." The dance consisted of striking movements to a melody of African American spirituals.

Eva Anderson was commissioned by the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. to choreograph a modern dance piece for the opening of the new Elephant Exhibit at the zoo.

Although The Baltimore Dance Theater was rooted in African American history and dance, the troupe included dancers of all nationalities.

Eva Anderson monitors the progress of two principle dancers.

A photographic contact sheet documents the modern dance movements and choreography of 33-year-old Eva Anderson.

Eva Anderson models her signature costume. The costume was used during her signature dance titled "Playpen". During the performance, dancers were enclosed within a stretchy tent like costume. The stretchy fabric allowed performers to create various…