Tag: Dance Legacy
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The remarkable journey of Betty Nichols, the first Black student to enroll at the School of American Ballet (SAB) on April 17, 1944. Her pioneering spirit and lasting legacy continue to inspire diversity and inclusion in the world…
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Arthur Mitchell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet in 1955. Discover how Mitchell broke ballet’s racial barriers, founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and left a lasting legacy in the world of dance
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