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Ashton Edwards Is Breaking Down Gender Barriers in Ballet

When Ashton Edwards was 3 years old, the Edwards family went to see a holiday production of The Nutcracker in their hometown, Flint, MI. For the young child, it was love at first sight. “I saw a beautiful, black Clara,” Ashton says, “and I wanted to be just like her.” Ashton has dedicated 14 years […]

Ashton Edwards Is Breaking Down Gender Barriers in Ballet

When Ashton Edwards was 3 years old, the Edwards family went to see a holiday production of The Nutcracker in their hometown, Flint, MI. For the young child, it was love at first sight. “I saw a beautiful, black Clara,” Ashton says, “and I wanted to be just like her.” Ashton has dedicated 14 years […]