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How Dallas Black Dance Theatre fired dancers in the clash of old and new school Dancers say the company has lost sight of its founding principle to be a safe space for Black dancers.
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Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation’s School of the Arts held its 13th Annual Finale Recital at Hunter College’s Sylvia and ...
The Rockettes didn’t have any black dancers until 1987 — this woman changed that When Jennifer Jones joined the Rockette in 1987, she was the group's first black dancer.© Emmy Park ...
She joined the kickline and broke the color barrier. In 1988, 19-year-old Jennifer Jones became the first black Rockette when she danced with the iconic group for the Super Bowl halftime show ...
With Elevé Dance Theater, founder Deidre Sears is building a legacy of representation, mentorship, and movement—giving Black and brown youth the spotlight they deserve.
Whenever and wherever it’s presented, “Urban Nutcracker” gives Black audiences a unique, highly relatable take on a ballet that was first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892 and ...
Dallas Black Dance Theatre says its nine main company dancers were fired over an Instagram video. However, the union representing the dancers says the firings ...
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, a group of dancers they fired, and the American Guild of Musical Artists are locked in a dispute.
Dancers say the company has lost sight of its founding principle to be a safe space for Black dancers. Management says it’s trying to uphold its standard of excellence.