Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American principal ballerina in the American Ballet Theatre, and now she’s solidifying her legacy by channeling artist Edgar Degas’s famous work. In the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Copeland flawlessly re-creates the paintings by emulating each of Degas’s ballerinas. “It was amazing just to notice all…
Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American principal ballerina in the American Ballet Theatre, and now she’s solidifying her legacy by channeling artist Edgar Degas’s famous work. In the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Copeland flawlessly re-creates the paintings by emulating each of Degas’s ballerinas. “It was amazing just to notice all…
You can skip The Nutcracker and get your ballet fix with Jimmy Kimmel and Misty Copeland. Earlier this year while visiting NYC, Jimmy Kimmel wanted to take in some culture and brush up on his ballet skills. Of course, he only wanted to learn from the best, Misty Copeland, who is the first black principal…
Ballet is SO many things. It’s beautiful, it’s brutal, it’s technical, it’s grace epitomized. But for so long, classical ballet has been an art form that most of us could only admire from afar – awestruck and wildly impressed, yes, but not entirely able to touch something that seemed pretty intangible. Part of the magic…
The next time you need a dose of dance to put you in a good mood, this Instagram account will give you the boost you need. Featuring the choreography of Homer Hans Bryant of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, the account features young ballerinas showcasing killer moves, all set to everything from Beyoncé to Sam…
