Johnny Diamond

Inspired with the dance of Professional Juba, the very first African-American to dance the jig in america, Johnny Diamond became one of the biggest dancers from the nineteenth century. Having founded his early status as a road dancer in New York’s Soar Market, Diamond gained nationwide acclaim after becoming taking beneath the path of important impresario P. T. Barnum. Producing his general public debut, at Barnum’s Vauxhall Backyard, around 1840, he continuing to visit, with Barnum, through the entire United States, effectively acquiring all challengers during energetic dance competitions. Gemstone continued to excitement audiences along with his athletic dance for pretty much four years. He passed away in Philadelphia on Oct 29, 1885.