Dwana smallwood biography of alberta

Proclaimed “one of the greatest modern dancers” by Vogue magazine, Brooklyn born dancer Dwana A. Smallwood danced before millions as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show as a part of her “The Best…” series.

Smallwood learned to dance at an early age, which led to her tenure as a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

She has appeared on "Sesame Street," "Good Morning America," "The Today Show," "Vibe," "BK Live," Wbls FM , ABC 7 NY News, The Kennedy Center Honors and was featured on Oprah’s "Where Are They Now." Smallwood was also featured in American Public Broadcasting’s "Great Performances," and the documentary "Beyond the Steps" and appears in the documentary, "A Hymn for Alvin Ailey." She was featured in Vogue Magazine, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, National Geographic, Girl Scout Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, New York Moves, Essence Magazine and was the second black woman to ever grace the cover of Dance Magazine. 

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