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2. Ballet and fashion - Wikipedia

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   The classic ballerina costume with a tutu and pointe shoes debuted in the 1830s. Ballet costume is marked by the innovation in lightweight materials such as tulle, chiffon, and organza. In the early 20th century, productions by the Russian ballet company Ballets Russes had a large influence on fashion design in Paris. Designers incorporated ...

3. List of African-American ballerinas - Wikipedia

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   Precious Adams trained at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia, but faced discrimination due to her race including being left out of performances, being prevented from taking part in auditions, and being told to "try and rub the black off." [15] [16] [17] She joined the English National Ballet in 2014, and was promoted to First Artist ...

4. Michaela DePrince - Wikipedia

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   DePrince cited Lauren Anderson, one of the first Black American principal ballerinas, as her role model. [26] In 2015, MGM acquired the film rights to DePrince's book Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina. [27] [28] In 2018, MGM announced that Madonna would direct Taking Flight, a biopic on DePrince's life and career. [29] [30] [31] [32]

5. Charlotte Nebres - Wikipedia

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   Charlotte Nebres (born 2008 or 2009) [1] is an American pre-professional ballet dancer. In 2019, at eleven years old, she become the first Black ballerina to dance the role of Marie in New York City Ballet's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. [2]

6. Black women in ballet - Wikipedia

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   Similarly, the establishment of Black ballet companies was essential for professional dancers to choreograph and perform. Katherine Dunham was a significant contributor to the involvement of Black women in ballet. In 1931, Dunham helped establish Ballet Négre, which was one of the first Black ballet companies in the United States. [9]

7. 'Far too brief': Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who danced for ...

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   Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a shining star in the ballet world who once danced in a Beyoncé video, has died too soon at the age of 29. DePrince's family confirmed the news of her passing on social ...