The story of how I began working with Prince 💜 A phone call that would change who I am as a person and artist.
c/o: @grahambensinger
Always celebrate what makes you, you. Your uniqueness is your super power 💜
The incomparable @laurenandersonofficial was the very first Black ballerina I saw on the cover of a magazine and it changed everything for me.
This is the power of representation: inspiring others to picture themselves doing things they never realized were possible. ❤️🩰
How it started vs. how it’s going! So incredible meeting you for the second time @libbynebres ❤️
How it started vs. how it’s going! So incredible meeting you for the second time @libbynebres ❤️
Robyn Gardenhire has been committed to diversifying ballet since the beginning of her career. Thank you @robyngardenhire for challenging the norms and proving that one individual can make a great impact. #BlackBallerinas
Meet Aesha Ash 🩰
As a senior in high school, I discovered her story and it gave me so much hope for my future despite the challenges that lay ahead. As the only Black woman in a predominantly white company, she began to push for change in the dance world in the 90s… and hasn’t stopped since. ❤️
You can find her work here: @theswandreamsproject
#blackballerinas #itsenpointe #ballet
Lorraine Grave’s spirit lives on in every dancer she inspired and every life she touched ❤️🕊️ #blackballerinas
Illustration by @salena.barnes
It’s hard to believe that I didn’t learn of Anne Benna Sims becoming the first Black ballerina at ABT until I was a soloist in 2007.
I’m still uncertain of her rank within the company because of the lack of documentation. Unfortunately, the insufficient records of Black ballerinas is an issue I’ve run into frequently as I’ve researched the stories of the women who came before me.
While I wish I knew more about her, I am proud to know that I’m continuing down a path she started more than 4 decades ago. ❤️
Illustrations by @salena.barnes
#blackballerinas #ballerinas #ballet
Being an artist is about being yourself.
A new episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? is streaming on Max.
Wise words from the legendary @serenawilliams ❤️
An incredible night at the @naacpimageawards 🖤@oaklandflowerfilm was nominated for Best Live-Action Short film and I couldn’t be more proud.
Look @dolcegabbana
Jewelry @davidyurman
Shoes @giuseppezanotti
Clutch @manoloblahnik
Styled by @kahlihaslam
Hair @themartyharper
Makeup @autumnmoultriebeauty
An incredible night at the @naacpimageawards 🖤@oaklandflowerfilm was nominated for Best Live-Action Short film and I couldn’t be more proud.
Look @dolcegabbana
Jewelry @davidyurman
Shoes @giuseppezanotti
Clutch @manoloblahnik
Styled by @kahlihaslam
Hair @themartyharper
Makeup @autumnmoultriebeauty
My current rotation of @greatnesswins bras, perfect for every workout. Which one are you choosing?
Shop now at the link in my bio 🔗
Thank you to @smithsonian for having me as a keynote speaker for your Women’s Summit! It was so wonderful to share my story and meet so many of you ❤️
Thank you to @smithsonian for having me as a keynote speaker for your Women’s Summit! It was so wonderful to share my story and meet so many of you ❤️
Thank you to @smithsonian for having me as a keynote speaker for your Women’s Summit! It was so wonderful to share my story and meet so many of you ❤️
Thank you to @smithsonian for having me as a keynote speaker for your Women’s Summit! It was so wonderful to share my story and meet so many of you ❤️
Thank you to @smithsonian for having me as a keynote speaker for your Women’s Summit! It was so wonderful to share my story and meet so many of you ❤️
Thank you to @smithsonian for having me as a keynote speaker for your Women’s Summit! It was so wonderful to share my story and meet so many of you ❤️
Can’t get enough of last night’s look for @naacpimageawards 🎬✨
Look @dolcegabbana
Jewelry @davidyurman
Shoes @giuseppezanotti
Clutch @manoloblahnik
Styled by @kahlihaslam
Hair @themartyharper
Makeup @autumnmoultriebeauty
To know me is to know I am the biggest @mariahcarey fan 😍 But in all seriousness… to have someone to look up to, who inspires you and who looks like you is SO important. Representation matters.
Happy #InternationalDanceDay💜🩰 Learn more about BE BOLD and how to get involved at the link in bio!
Absolute legend. 🩰🔥
Thank you, @mistyonpointe for lighting our torch during last night’s match!