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Dancing Through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story
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Dancing Through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story

Jan 1, 2017
0h 26m
★ 10.0

Overview

Swinging and twirling Dorothy Toy Fong the legendary tap dancer is still exciting at 99 years old. Award-winning reporter Rick Quan traces Fong’s journey as a famous duo with Paul Wing and exciting run with her Oriental Showgirl group. Fong’s wondrous spirit dances off the screen and into your heart.

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