Diana Ross - African Dance Performance (TCB)

Diana Ross performs African dance routine on 1968 TV special.

[@ArmaniSays]

I really love how she embraced exactly who she was. From her body, looks and voice. She just knew..and she ran with it.

[@ucanvance]

Diana wasn't afraid to stretch. Who today displays such versatility? Not that I think she's the only entertainer who is so versatile. . . but who else has stepped up and shown their stuff so broadly and boldy as Miss Ross?

[@MillicentDionne]

I love it! Diana is a true triple threat. Man, she was SKINNY! So beautiful though; I love her eyes.

[@hppynppyswhirl]

She sure was shaking her little hips, wasn't she? I love love love this! It would be nice to see some of today's "divas" do the same thing!

[@clbernier2]

LOVE HER!

[@eclecticsnds]

I love it! I didn't even know this existed of Diana Ross. Great find.

[@anafricaninbirmingham2661]

It's not african dance. It's a simulation of it. Miss Ross is beautiful though.

[@torresongs2]

It's very difficult to make this kind of dancing look graceful. Kudos to Diana for going full out with the isolations and leaps. She was not a trained dancer so this was a stretch for her. Also kudos for doing something that a lot of people had not seen on TV at this time in history. For a major star to bring African dance to a TV audience was a big deal back then.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Diane Ross is still a much better dancer than Michelle Phillips LOL Go Diana Go

[@mariaosasco]

Love her!

[@mariowilt3843]

I had no idea she was so talented in dance.

[@OrmondTheMagnificent]

Never saw this before!!! SHE DID A FANTASTIC JOB!!!! This clip to me prove that she would've done a great job playing Josephine Baker in a production. She could've done all of her moves and she certainly had the looks and charisma for it.

[@Gatsbyesque]

She is moving like a PRO. It is amazing.

[@grw5459]

Go 'head Miss Ross!

[@whatigot2say]

diana was so multi talented, far more than the one dimensional singers that came after her.

[@lonniedohlen]

Afro Vogue Number

[@chiave1983]

I'm sorry. NO ONE Even ms. Taylor (elizabeth), herself took pictures like her. THERE Are professional MODELS, less photogenic. As for the "Dancing" though I don't know What to call it... I'll just say that I don't agree with the rest of you. But if she was truly the first to bring African dance to TV More power to her. I wasn't there to know for sure, but even though it Really wasn't the Best I don't know if I could've done it. Do your thing either way.

[@Queen-Rhaenyra-Targaryen]

I have never seen this before ... she's a great dancer

[@tulaplexi]

Real deal DIVA. Then she can turn around and groove with the Joffrey Ballet. She is sumpthin' special.

[@gayboymotown]

Look at Diana move and gyrate. It must have took hours to memorize and rehearse those moves.

[@ButtahscotchKisses]

Never knew she did this! i am so proud.

[@coulorfully]

lol this is not african dance but it's cute

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Go Diane Go

[@Karen822]

Wow. I don't ever remember seeing this before!

[@MrPistolMason]

@coulorfully And you know this because?