I recently found an awards show I was featured in as a dancer/model! The 1993 Essence Awards was one of the many professional gigs I had in my career as an entertainer. This CBS Broadcast Special hosted by Pattie Labelle and Danny Glover paid tribute to Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, athletes, activists and many women that have a powerful and lasting impact on their community. It was a star studded event I think you will be thrilled to watch. Check it out! It’s still very relevant today and will put a smile on your face!
You can see me in the opening sequences at :53, 1:01, 1:39, 1:44. I’m wearing a white dress (dancing on the right), a purple dress (dancing on the left), and my short natural hair is enhanced with faux locs framing my face. I’m also in the opening number dancing to I’m Every Woman wearing a black dress and a gold triangular crown. Michael Peters was the choreographer and I’m happy to now be able to see this show after viewing it only once when it aired more than 30 years ago! I am so grateful for the experience!
Traci Bartlow, owner, B-Love’s Guest House
