PART THREE - “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”

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PART TWO - “He was more important than their husbands. He was more important than their children. He was more important than anything.”

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PART ONE - "I never thought it would develop into what it was."

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When the most vulnerable within a community go unprotected, how can they find the strength to push their way out?

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Today we present the second of two episodes featuring Karen Valby, author of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. The book records the largely forgotten stories of five Black ballerinas who changed the art form. Their stories are surprising and vivid and poignant… and totally worth your time if you enjoyed our most recent season of The Turning. 

In our second episode of the series, Karen Valby speaks with former ballerina and founding member of the Dance Theater of Harlem, Sheila Rohan. You can buy The Swans of Harlem here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/716415/the-swans-of-harlem-by-karen-valby/ 

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As we work on Season 3 of The Turning, we have something special for you: two episodes featuring Karen Valby, author of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. The book records the largely forgotten stories of five Black ballerinas who changed the art form. Their stories are surprising and vivid and poignant… and totally worth your time if you enjoyed our most recent season of The Turning. 

On the first episode, Karen Valby talks with former prima ballerina Lydia Abarca. You can buy The Swans of Harlem here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/716415/the-swans-of-harlem-by-karen-valby/ 

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A grab-bag of stories and extras.

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The countdown to curtain begins.

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TRANSCRIPT - https://www.rococopunch.com/turningtranscripts

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PART TEN - "If it is going to stick with us forever, it matters that we get it right."

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PART NINE - "I remember thinking, am I the only one like me who's ever walked these halls?"

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