#geneanthonyray

@therealdebbieallen @theericagimpel #famedanceoff #debbieallen #geneanthonyray #ericagimpel #jasmineguy #irenecara #performingarts #schoolofthearts #dancers #singers #musicals #soundtrack #classictv #80smusic #80sfashion

I came across an old scrapbook with these images of my first male celebrity crush, #GeneAnthonyRay. On April 3, 1982 I had the opportunity to meet him during the #sanfrancisco stop of a promotional tour for the tv series #fame. Watching this man dance was nothing short of magical. His character “Leroy” was one of the first tv personalities who dared me to dream big...to see a world bigger than #oakland. Gene’s star was one of the brightest of them all. So much of his untapped potential was stifled when he joined the many we lost in the early days of the #aids epidemic. A terrifying time...A government that waited too late to act...and a politicized plague. Sounds like #2020 Those of us who bore witness to the front lines of the aids war and are still here to talk about it...we know a thing or two about pain, loss, oppression, judgement and survival. We also know that fear impedes the fight for survival. Please do yourself a favor and live your life the way “Leroy” danced...with intention, grace, beauty and strength. Gene Anthony Ray, we speak your name. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M5M09JuYW/?igshid=1j3jj811p2sw6

Fame (1980). Me: Doris-fied. Big hair clips: check. Oversized sweater: check. Blanket scarf: check. Danskin pants, leg warmers and funky boots; check, check, and check. Thanks, @alamocville❣️ #fame #leecurreri #maureenteefy #paulmccrane #geneanthonyray #lauradean #antoniafranceschi #dorisschwartz #dorisfinsecker #1980s #1980sfashion (at Alamo Drafthouse Charlottesville) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87aUzogx9M/?igshid=9w59ko1pefmq

#DebbieAllen remembers #Fame star #GeneAnthonyRay on his birthday 🙏🏾💗🍦#IceCreamConvos #ICCBirthdays #RIP https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2vOaehfx4/?igshid=1ndtournj9med

I can’t wait to experience this tonight and host the red carpet. Looking forward to meeting new people and getting their perspective on AIDS. #Repost @therealdebbieallen with @get_repost ・・・ This ICONS OF DANCE Celebration at the @apollotheater marks the 30th anniversary of @aidshealthcare under the leadership of Michael Weinstein. AHF has truly improved the quality of life for those impacted by HIV/AIDS. • That we are celebrating the icons of dance at The Apollo is absolutely amazing. - #alvinailey #michaelpeters #michaelbennett #geneanthonyray #ulyssesdove #nureyev #arthurmitchell. There is a list much longer than what we can pay tribute to but for these few moments we will acknowledge before the world the genius and creativity that was all gone too soon. It will hopefully be a resurgence of every a global community effort to educate and communicate how we can live with HIV/AIDS. Hope to see you there. Besos.💋✨ #AHFWAD #ILoveHosting #debbieallen (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqz1kqel_eV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1llmy21k3nfw0

#TBT LEROY!!! 🕺🏾🙏🏾💗🍦#IceCreamConvos.com #Fame #DebbieAllen #GeneAnthonyRay https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7X44fB1L-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18xuqkv3j5gdl

I still need a @Netflix Documentary on #geneanthonyray #ijs #tbt #irenecara