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Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland – I Will What I Want

Ballet Teacher February 16, 2016 Ballerinas

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT OTHERS THINK. IT’S WHAT YOU BELIEVE. Under Armour set out to launch its most expansive women’s campaign to-date with the brand platform “I WILL WHAT I WANT.” “I WILL WHAT I WANT” speaks to women who do…

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The Misty Copeland Effect On The Future Of Ballet

The Misty Copeland Effect On The Future Of Ballet

Ballet Teacher February 15, 2016March 18, 2016 Ballerinas

Misty Copeland’s well-chronicled journey to becoming the first female African American principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre has helped jump start conversations about racial representation in ballet companies. But how Copeland’s success may influence ballet training still remains to be…

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A Ballerina’s Tale – The Misty Copeland Story

Ballet Teacher February 10, 2016February 15, 2016 Ballerinas

Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. A Ballerina’s Tale is an intimate look at this groundbreaking artist as she shatters barriers and…

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Pointe Magazine Features Black Ballerinas On Cover

Ballet Teacher January 15, 2016February 15, 2016 Ballerinas, Ethnic Diversity

For its annual career issue, Pointe enlists Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Ashley Murphy, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s Ebony Williams and the American Ballet Theater’s Misty Copeland to discuss an ongoing problem in ballet communities: lack of ethnic diversity. This isn’t…

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Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre

Ballet Teacher June 30, 2015January 31, 2016 Ballerinas No Comments

Misty Copeland made history when she was promoted to principal dancer of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, becoming the first African-American ballerina to reach the elite dance company’s top rank. Copeland, 32, has become an American icon, revered for her unlikely ascendance in an art…

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Nicole Zadra, Hong Kong Ballet

Ballet Teacher January 10, 2015February 4, 2016 Ballerinas No Comments

Nicole Zadra’s journey from New York to the world stage is a testament to perseverance and the power of social media. When the Bolshoi Ballet Academy offered Nicole a year-long traineeship, her excitement fizzled when she realized the $16,000 tuition more than…

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The Gambia Ballet Factory community ballet development programs introduces participants to ballet and identifies girls suitable for formal training through our annual ballet scholarships and ballet mentor program. We are always happy to receive volunteers, sponsorship or funding from the world of ballet, music, dance and the performing arts.

We are extremely grateful to have the support of Karla Bray and the staff of Capezio in London and their kind donation of pointe ballet shoes. more on Capezio

We are thrilled to receive the kind donation of dancewear from Olivia Graham of Move Dance in the UK.  more on Move Dancewear

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