Indira Cunningham addresses the ongoing fight for representation and agency in ballet, and how the art form’s growth and development can sometimes mask the unique challenges still faced by young Black dancers today.
Jonathan Batista has made history as the first Black person to serve as the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s principal dancer.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Sounds of Hazel’ celebrates jazz pioneer Hazel Scott’s artistry and activism.
Barrier-breaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland has launched a program aimed at making ballet accessible for Black and Latinx youth.
Former professional dancer Aesha Ash aims to combat socioeconomic barriers that hinder individuals from getting involved in ballet.
The U.S. dancer stirs the pot in a problematic ballet world.
Misty Copeland hit up "Good Morning America" earlier today and revealed her new Barbie.
Misty Copeland and her rise atop the ranks of the competitive world of ballet has been one barrier-shattering moment after another. On Tuesday, it was announced that Copeland became the first African-American Principal Ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland was joined by Stella Abrera, Alban Lendorf, and Maria Kochetkova as principal dancers for the ABT, which […]
Congratulations are in order. One of the most famous African-American ballerinas just made history by becoming the first Black woman to hold the position of principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. Misty Copeland was promoted Tuesday after more than 14 years with the company, the New York Times reports. She spent eight of those […]
