Whenever I see a Debbie Allen post on social media, the first thing that pops into my head is her infamous speech from Fame:
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“You want fame? … Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying. With sweat.”
Allen is still teaching the kids how to dance, and in a recent post on Instagram, Allen showcased a group of little girls from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
The students were practicing an African dance number before the school’s recital. Watch these little dancers in action!
Too cute for words!
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