Tag: gender nonconforming dance

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow Maxfield Haynes

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Maxfield Haynes

In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. First up in our series: Maxfield Haynes. Be sure to check dancespirit.com throughout February to meet more dancers who embody Black excellence in dance and […]

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 […]