Ballet

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I Was a Soul Train Dancer - Patricia Davis
BET Soul Train Awards 2023

Patricia Davis explains how skipping ballet to attend Afro dance classes led to her big break on "Soul Train," and she recalls her most memorable dances and experiences on the show.
11/15/2023

First Black Dancer at German Ballet Wins Racial Discrimination Case Against Dance Company

Dancer won payment and her contract renewal.
04/27/2021
Misty Copeland on BET Buzz 2021.
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Misty Copeland Writes Book Celebrating Black Ballerinas

In 2014, Copeland published her memoir, ‘Life in Motion.’
02/11/2021
attends the Black Girls Rock! 2018 Red Carpet at NJPAC on August 26, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey.

Misty Copeland Writes Book Celebrating Black Ballerinas

“This is my bow to them.”
02/10/2021

EXCLUSIVE: Dance Studio Owner Reveals How Dads Started Taking Ballet And Became Overnight Viral Stars

BET spoke to E’Chappe Dance Arts owner, Erin Lee.
11/15/2019

Memphis Street Dancer Lil Buck Went Viral Dancing On Pointe, And Now He's The Star Of A Film

This is a whole different kind of black swan.
04/25/2019

This Video Of A Dad Dancing With His Daughter After She Got Stage Fright Will Give You Baby Fever

Marc Daniels sprang into action when she got stage fright.
06/08/2018

See The Black Ballerina Who Refuses To Change Her Natural Hair

Daphne Lee is speaking out about her journey.
10/17/2017

See How This Ballerina Rape Survivor Is Helping Other Victims Through Dance

Learning to reconnect with your body is everything.
10/04/2017

See Why This Black Ballerina Is Refusing to Wear White Tights

Michaela DePrince is getting real and changing ballet.
05/15/2017

Bring on the Tears: Watch This Video About a Children’s Ballet Studio in Kenya

“When they dance they develop hope for a better life.”
01/09/2017