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Debbie Allen

Released Wednesday, 14th December 2022
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Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Wednesday, 14th December 2022
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Oti Mabuse continues her celebration of the dancers and choreographers who have made an impact on the world of dance.

In today’s episode, the actor and singer Todrick Hall joins Oti to reminisce on his career and nominate his dancing legend. Todrick has starred in stage shows including Kinky Boots and Chicago. He has performed around the world with his own tours and his TV appearances include RuPaul's Drag Race and The X Factor.

Todrick champions the life and work of Debbie Allen.

Debbie Allen has a career which spans more than four decades and the talented choreographer has starred in roles on stage and screen which have captivated audiences around the world. The Emmy award winning actress is best known as Lydia Grant in the TV series Fame and she has been at the helm of major TV shows as an Executive Producer as well as establishing her dance academy for the next generation of dancers.

Todrick and Oti explore her multifaceted career with archive clips and the expert help of dance scholar Dr Takiyah Nur Amin.Oti also heads to the dance studio to learn a dance routine inspired by the style of Debbie Allen with the help of dancer Jazmine JT.

Presenter: Oti MabuseProducer: Candace WilsonEditor: Chris LedgardA BBC Audio Bristol production for BBC Radio 4

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