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Josephine Baker: Celebrated Performer and Spy

GENINT 741.552

Osher (50+). In this course, we explore Josephine Baker's career as a dancer and singer in Paris, and how she aided the French resistance during the Nazi occupation of France.

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Starting at $15.00
As few as 1 day
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About this course:

Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was a flamboyant American-born French dancer and singer who took Paris by storm in the 1920s. Her performances galvanized European audiences, making her the focus of Paris and redirecting the course of continental music, style, and art. In this course, we explore her Paris years and learn how she valiantly aided both the French resistance and Allies by spying on the Axis during the Nazi occupation of France (1940-1944) while sacrificing her personal fortune aiding displaced persons and Jewish refugees. Vivid new video clips depict her unique artistry, comedic brilliance, charisma, courage, and emergence as a transcendent avatar of freedom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to the video for 30 days.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Friday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Dave Radlauer
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Fee:
$15.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes
Open to the public. Plus members pay no fee for this course. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. Please download a free version of zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after No drop request allowed after enrollment
Schedule
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Fri Apr 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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