A fews ago the lack of racial diversity in Ballet was one of the dance world’s most-discussed issues. Among the top international companies, few rosters included dancers of non-European descent. In the United States attention focused on the absence of African Americans and other women of colour from many of the country’s premier ballet companies. Misty Copeland in Swan Lake
John Cementhead Dick is a retired postal worker and member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 3126, Royal Oak, Mich. For many years, he has authored many “Dicktation” columns related to his experiences on the job. Earlier installments can be read here.