KETC | Living St. Louis | COCA Alumni Dancer Antonio Douthi

From KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS Producer Anne-Marie Berger catches up with professional dancer Antonio Douthit, an alumni of COCA in University City. As a child, boys were not encouraged to be dancers in his neighborhood, but he found a dance class that helped him get into COCA. He is now a member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

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[couturesixfour]

beautiful. i grew up being told that little black boys don't do "the arts". i am now an educated performer...whoohoo for little black boys who actually do the arts!!!

[mafinij]

dint he start a little late?

[dancersrgreat]

Very very inspirational. I am proud of you Antonio. Keep your head up...

Eng

[GCleff78]

I'm glad Antonio mentions Central Visual & Performing Arts High School he seldom to never does in his dance bio. I understand it's politics & COCA does him well - plus it looks good for the donors. However he started @ CENTRAL VPA NOT COCA! The teacher that recommended him to COCA was Ray Parks & he is still teaching & sending kids to COCA & Mrs A's. I'm overjoyed for Antonio and I am still in contact with him today.

[Xone7]

wtg Mr. Douthi