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Raven Wilkinson
Raven Wilkinson was an African American ballerina who broke barriers in the 1950s and 1960s by becoming the first black woman to dance full-time with a major ballet company, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Her talent and perseverance paved the way for countless dancers of color to follow in her footsteps.
Titles credited to Raven Wilkinson
Ballets Russes
For many, modern ballet began with the Ballet Russe of Monte Carlo, originally made up of Russian exiles from the Russian Revolution. This film tells the story of this landmark company with its stars...
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A Ballerina's Tale
A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet w...
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