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Marcelle Pulleine – Geelong, Australia

Ballet Teacher March 12, 2018April 21, 2021 Ballerinas

Marcelle Pulleine – Geelong, Australia We are thrilled to have the support of Marcelle Pulleine and her family and friends in Geelong, Australia. Marcelle is collecting new and used ballet shoes, costumes and educational materials for us in Australia Marcelle…

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Tasha Bertram – Russian Ballet Dancer & Teacher

Ballet Teacher March 29, 2017April 21, 2021 Ballerinas

Tasha Bertram –  London Ballet Dancer & Teacher We are excited to be receiving help and guidance with the development of our ballet project from Tasha Bartram of the The Legat School of Russian Ballet, La Compagnia Balletto Classico in…

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Kirsten Evans – Festival Ballet Providence

Ballet Teacher May 18, 2016 Ballerinas

Originally from Massachusetts, Kirsten Evans began training in the Festival Ballet Providence School in Rhode Island at age 11.  She performed as a member of FBP’s Junior Company for 5 years before joining the main company as a trainee in 2010.…

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Rebecca King – Miami City Ballet

Ballet Teacher May 18, 2016 Ballerinas

Rebecca King is a Corps De Ballet dancer with Miami City Ballet. In her blog, readers can follow the everyday life of a professional ballet dancer living and working in one of the most glamorous and trendy places in the world, Miami…

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Dance Centre Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

Ballet Teacher April 4, 2016April 10, 2016 Ballerinas

In January of 2015 four families, the MacSweens, Plumbes, Dolan/Shaws, and Vaderas came together to establish a new school of dance in Nairobi.  With very different backgrounds and professions these families quickly became unified under the prospect of bringing an…

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Michaela DePrince – War Child Charity Ambassador In Holland

Ballet Teacher February 25, 2016April 21, 2021 Ballerinas, Female Empowerment

Michaela DePrince – War Child Ambassador Marco Borsato announced that Michaela DePrince will be his new colleague at the War Child ambassador team. Michaela is a Sierra Leonean-American ballet dancer and has been dancing for the Dutch National Ballet since…

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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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Black Ballerina – Classical Ballet Documentary Film

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

BLACK BALLERINA, a feature length documentary-in-progress, is a story of passion, opportunity, heartbreak and triumph of the human spirit. Set in the overwhelmingly white world of classical dance, it tells the stories of several black women from different generations who fell…

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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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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.
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