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Project Plié

Project Plié – American Ballet Theatre

Ballet Teacher February 16, 2016 Ethnic Diversity

In September 2013, American Ballet Theatre announced the formation of Project Plié, a comprehensive initiative to increase racial and ethnic representation in ballet and diversify America’s ballet companies. Project Plié seeks to combine training and support of ballet students from…

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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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Project Plié – Tackling Ballet’s Ethnic Diversity Problem

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

Ballet has a lily-white reputation. The great “ballet blanc” works glorify white swans, white shades and white sylphs. And ballet goers might expect some progress in racial diversity onstage, especially in the U.S., where populations of color are growing. But comb the…

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Ballet Has Decided


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.

Capazio Ballet Shoes

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

Ballerina Dreaming

Ballerina Dreaming - Michaela DePrince

 

Ballerina Dreams is changing lives here in Gambia. We need copies of ballet books for our story telling workshops, literacy classes and to stock school and community centre libraries - More on Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince

MoveDance Ballet Sonation

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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  • Marcelle Pulleine – Geelong, Australia
  • Peter & Eddie Bindloss – Insteps Dance Academy In Ludlow
  • Veron Shen Of Funky Dance & Ballet Academy In Singapore.
  • Pam Vlach – Tap Uganda
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  • Maggie Purr – Welland School of Dancing, Stamford, Lincolnshire

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