Misty Copeland is an amazing spokeswoman who advocates the need for more opportunities to dancers of color and points out the racial prejudice that continues in traditional ballet. She has the beauty, intelligence, dedication, and talent that inspires us to strive to be better than we are today. African Americans have a rich history in ballet but have not been brought to prominence because of the prevailing beliefs in the negative stereotypes against male and female African American, and other talented dancers around the world.
Ballet culture is very slow to change, and while it is important to pass on the stories to our youth and carry on this historical and traditional art form alive, it is time to bring in a modern perspective and bridge the gap between generations, gender and classes.
Dance is more popular now than ever, particularly with the commercial successes of TV shows such as "Dancing with the Starts" and "So You Think You Can Dance. The classical ballet world can become more relevant by developing choreographers who present modern characters and stories with artistry that speaks of the issues of the day with an international cast of dancers.
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