Clayton Peg Leg Bates History 1 October 11

Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates

History � � � (1) October 11, 1907 – December 8, 1998 (2) Afro-American from Fountain Inn, South Carolina (3) Danced as a child for whites – “buckdancing” (4) Age 12 - Lost his leg in a cotton gin accident (5) Uncle carved a peg leg - half leather, half rubber tip

History � � � (6) Began dancing for black audiences (7) Danced for the King & Queen of England “He danced far better with one leg than anyone else could with two. ” - Dixie Roberts

Peg Leg’s contributions to dance � � � � Danced until 89 years old Order of Palmetto award (8) Made his own style (9) American Jet Plane (10) Peg Leg Bates Country Club 1951 – Blacks were welcome Inspirational speaker / dancer Taught children to believe in one’s self because of his example - "look at me. “

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