Black Ballerina is one woman’s search for her place in the world of classical ballet
Black Ballerina by Syreeta Hector is not your everyday ballet performance; it’s also one woman’s deeply personal exploration ...
Local dance troupes mounting February shows with work by local and female choreographers
Later in the month, Texas Ballet Theater presents “International Woman” in Fort Worth and Dallas. The lineup features Belgian ...
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The ballerina who stood up to the Ku Klux Klan
It became her dream to dance with the company. A Ballet Russe tour poster from 1955 Raven showed that Black dancers could 'lead with empathy and love'. Misty Copeland That dream was realised when ...
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Great movies for families to watch in honor of Black History Month
This documentary examines race and body image in the elite ballet world with the rise of African-American ballerina Misty Copeland. She was the first principal dancer at New York's American Ballet ...
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Carmel ballerina studying at London's Royal Ballet School
Were you at the right place at the right time?" Wilmara said their family was blessed to have people who saw Sasha's talents early on and were willing to take a chance on her, especially as a Black ...
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How this woman started the first black ballet company in the UK
Meet Cassa Pancho, Ballet Black founder. Cassa Pancho, 40, is the founder and artistic director of professional ballet company Ballet Black. She lives in west London with her husband and pet cat.