Remembering the life and legacy of Jeni LeGon

Jeni LeGon was a dancer, actor, and musician who was the first Black woman to sign a long-term contract with MGM. Originally from Chicago, she moved to Vancouver in the late ‘60s where she taught tap and pointe at local dance schools. Troy McLaughlin and Joel Hanna of the Vancouver Tap Dance Society join Janella Hamilton to talk about LeGon’s rich legacy. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok:   / cbcvancouver   #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #jenilegon #blackhistorymonth #mgm #hollywood #chicago #vancouver #tap #tapdance #legacy