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Debbie Allen

By Ms Quiller

  • Born

    Deborrah Kaye Allen was born on this date in Houston, Texas to Pulitizer Winning Poet Vivian Ayers, and dentist Arthur Allen.

  • Facing Discrimination

    Facing Discrimination
    12-year-old Debbie auditioned for the Houston Ballet School. Although her performance was good enough for admission, the school denied her entry based on the color of her skin. She is later secretly enrolled under the tutelage of a Russian Instructor.

  • Big Break

    Big Break
    West Side Story PlaybillDebbie gains critical aclaim and attention after starring as Anita in West Side Story

  • Fame

    Fame
    The Film Fame, Debbie's most iconic role yet is released. The Film is then adapted into a 1982 television series.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Marries NBA star Norm Nixon

  • Walk of Fame

    Walk of Fame
    Inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame

  • Debbie Allen Dance Academy

    DADA VideoOpens Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angelos teaching dance to children ages 4-18 regardless of financial status.