 Anna Bailey made history as the first black dancer to perform at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during the 1960s. Before moving to Las Vegas, Anna frequented the Apollo Theater in New York City, a hub for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. At the Apollo, she met Pearl Bailey, a famous actress who encouraged her to go to Las Vegas to further her career. Anna danced her way through the 1950s and 60s.