Ballet & Identity Talk Series:
World Ballet Artists
This Ballet & Identity talk series is about outstanding ballet artists, people of the world and role models who inspire our young generations.
MISTY COPELAND
MICHAELA DePRINCE
STEVEN McRAE
CALVIN ROYAL III
AGRIPPINA VAGANOVA
This World Ballet Artists talk series is about outstanding ballet artists, people of the world and role models who inspire us and the young generations. Check our Events page for the upcoming presentations.
I WILL WHAT I WANT
the story of Misty Copeland
“I WILL WHAT I WANT” is the story about Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theater (ABT) who has achieved what nobody thought possible. MORE ABOUT MISTY ….
FROM DEVIL’S CHILD TO WORLD BALLET DANCER
the story of Michaela DePrince
The incredible story of classical ballet dancer Michaela DePrince, whose is a living embodiment of the possibility of transformation from dark and tragic beginnings into a channel of beautiful expression. As an orphan in war-torn West Africa, Michaela recognized her true calling in a magazine image and went on to attract her destiny and realize her dream. Here is Elena Alexandra’s podcast Skateboard Pro connects with Michaela DePrince: from Devil’s Child to World Ballet Dancer…
THE ARTIST AND THE ATHLETE
the story of Steven McRay
World-stage ballet artist Steven McRae is an Australian-born principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. His feats are chronicled in A Resilient Man by filmmaker Stéphane Carrel, which gives us an inside look into his injury, and his journey to physical and mental recovery.
Unrelenting in serving as a channel to express this highest artform, Steven exemplifies the power and exultation of serving purpose-driven talent and aligning with our Identity.
THE ART OF BECOMING
the story of Calvin Royal III
Calvin Royal III —one marked with growth, resilience, and the power of movement. one shaped by creative exploration, self-inquiry, and the ongoing journey of an artist navigating life’s challenges and breakthroughs. Amidst moments of uncertainty and doubt, dance continues to be a source of clarity and purpose. MORE ABOUT CALVIN…
VAGANOVA AND THE SECRET CODE OF DANCE
The legacy of the great Vaganova
About world renowned dancers who carry the legacy of the great Agrippina Vaganova including Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Irina Kolpakova, Natalia Makarova, and more. Here is an article on this by Elena Alexandra “Vaganova & the Secret Code of Dance“
CREDITS
Michaela DePrince: “Jump into Split” | photo by Luigi & Iango for Vogue Germany | July 2018 https://fashioncow.com/2018/06/marie-…