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The official portraits or head shots of several members of the Baltimore Dance Theater.

The Baltimore Dance Theater performs on stage.

Eva Anderson and Don Pullen pose for a photograph together. Don Pullen was a famed African American jazz pianist and organist. He and Eva were close friends. Pullen composed several pieces for Eva's choreography.

Eva Anderson designed and sewed every costume for The Baltimore Dance Theater.

"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.

The Baltimore Dance Theater was located at 805 E Fayette Street. Baltimore, MD 21202 in the 1980s.

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

16-year-old Eva Anderson demonstrates an attitude arabesque leap. Anderson began studying dance at an early age.

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…
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