Glory Van Scott facts for kids

Glory Van Scott was born on June 1, 1947. She is a talented educator, writer, actress, and dancer. Glory was a main dancer with famous groups like the Katherine Dunham, Agnes de Mille, and Talley Beatty dance companies. She has performed all over the United States and in many other countries.

Early Life and Learning

Glory Van Scott was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her birthday is June 1, 1947. She grew up near Greenwood, Mississippi. Her family has African American, Choctaw, and Seminole roots.

Glory went to Oakland Elementary School. She also attended Dunbar Vocational High School. Later, she graduated from Ethical Culture High School in New York City. She took classes in art, dance, and drama at The Abraham Lincoln Center in Chicago. There, she met famous people like Paul Robeson. Glory spent her summers at Ethical Culture Camp in New York.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) degree from Goddard College. She also received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Union Graduate School.

Amazing Career

Glory Van Scott learned a lot about theater from Vinnette Justine Carroll. She also worked as a model for Wilhelmina Models. Glory was a main dancer for several important dance companies. These included the Katherine Dunham, Agnes de Mille, and Talley Beatty dance groups. She also joined the American Ballet Theatre.

Glory performed in many shows on Broadway. These are big shows in New York City:

• House of Flowers (1954)
• Kwamina (1961)
• The Great White Hope (1968)
• Billy Noname (1970)

In 1978, Glory appeared in the movie The Wiz. She played the role of the Rolls-Royce Lady. She was also in the 2003 film Rhythms of the Saints.

Glory Van Scott is also a talented writer. She has written and created nine musicals, including Miss Truth. She has also written books like Baba and the Flea (1972) and Glory: A Life Among Legends (2018).

As an Educator

Glory Van Scott has shared her knowledge with many students. She taught theater at the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts. She also taught a class called "Theater as Social Change" at Fordham University.

Lasting Legacy

In 1981, a famous artist named Elizabeth Catlett created a bronze sculpture of Glory Van Scott. In 2002, Glory received the Katherine Dunham Legacy Award. This award honors people who continue the work of Katherine Dunham.

Personal Life

Glory Van Scott is a cousin of Emmett Till.