All About The Ballerina's Little Black Book

April 19, 2016

We all need a little #inspo now and then. And these days, when you can follow your favorite dancer’s Instagram account and re-watch videos on YouTube until you have them memorized, there’s something special about an actual, physical book full of stunning photos and uplifting quotations.

That’s where the The Ballerina’s Little Black Book comes in. It’s a compilation of images and quotes from famous black ballerinas, all talking about what it takes to make it in the dance world. It’s aimed at aspiring dancers of color, who have probably noticed there aren’t many primas who look like them.

Find out more about the book here, and it’s supporting organization Brown Girls Do Ballet, here.

And if you can’t wait another second, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite black ballerinas from around the world. These ladies haven’t had the same media impact as Misty Copeland, but they’re breaking barriers nonetheless.

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