An Investigation of Discrimination Among Female African American Ballet Dancers in the United States
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
20-4-2015 2:00 PM
End Date
20-4-2015 3:30 PM
Student's Major
Theatre and Dance
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Julie Kerr-Berry
Mentor's Email Address
julie.kerr-berry@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Theatre and Dance
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
This paper will explore how African American’s encountered racism in their careers as ballet dancers. On a more positive note, this paper will also discuss how African American ballet dancer Misty Copeland may have helped pave the road for equality in the world of professional ballet in the United States. Lighter skinned African American females tend to have an easier time getting accepted into American professional ballet companies compared to darker skinned African Americans. Not only do they face challenges with how dark their skin is, they also face economic difficulties. Ballet training is very expensive and statistics show that many African American household are not able to afford it.
An Investigation of Discrimination Among Female African American Ballet Dancers in the United States
CSU Ballroom
This paper will explore how African American’s encountered racism in their careers as ballet dancers. On a more positive note, this paper will also discuss how African American ballet dancer Misty Copeland may have helped pave the road for equality in the world of professional ballet in the United States. Lighter skinned African American females tend to have an easier time getting accepted into American professional ballet companies compared to darker skinned African Americans. Not only do they face challenges with how dark their skin is, they also face economic difficulties. Ballet training is very expensive and statistics show that many African American household are not able to afford it.
Recommended Citation
Magnuson, Emily. "An Investigation of Discrimination Among Female African American Ballet Dancers in the United States." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/poster_session_B/8
