D. Ray White is the father of the folk dancer of what nationality?
D. Ray White Donald Ray White, more commonly known as D. Ray White, (April 17, 1927 – July 2, 1985), was an American mountain dancer and entertainer, and the patriarch of the White family. He has been featured in several American documentary films that detail the White family. His style was a subtle mix of tap and clog dancing that is native to the Appalachian Mountains and Appalachia. D. Ray rose to regional stardom before his murder in 1985 and became known as one of the greatest mountain dancers of his time. His son, Jesco White, known as "The Dancing Outlaw," who has also been the subject of several documentaries, has carried on his style and continues to perform.
Darlene Gillespie Gillespie was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At age ten, she started singing lessons with Glen Raikes, and even took dance lessons with Burch Mann, founder of the American Folk Ballet Company. She auditioned for "The Mickey Mouse Club" in March 1955, was hired, and appeared on the program for all three seasons of its original run. She was the leading female singer and starred in the serial "Corky and White Shadow" during the first season. In the third season, she appeared in the serial "The New Adventures of Spin and Marty" with Tim Considine and David Stollery.