Renaissance Women: Ida Forsyne

Ida Forsyne (1883-1983) was an African-American vaudeville dancer, known for her unique take on the famous Cakewalk dance. As a self-taught performer from the southside of Chicago, Ida appeared in various shows worldwide and toured her solo act across Europe. Eventually, audiences in the U.S. would come to outgrow her dance style, but Ida continued to stand by her craft and perform on her own terms into her 60s.