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Atlanta Ballet is thrilled to officially announce its partnership with dancewear company
So Danca USA in January, which will feature a new line of skin-tone tights and shoes for both students and professional dancers. To recognize the significance of this exciting product launch, the important issue of diversity and inclusion in ballet will be the highlight of this intimate conversation.
Moderated by WABE “Closer Look” host
Rose Scott and featuring a variety of perspectives from panelists including master choreographer and co-founder of New York-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Dwight Rhoden, this open discussion will focus on the impact of offering skin-tone tights and shoes for young, aspiring dancers of color, and the importance of increasing inclusivity and diversity in the ballet world.
Reaching into its archival treasure trove of rarely seen recordings of past events, The American Dance Guild continues their virtual offering 10 Years Over 10 Weeks, a rich collection of video performances of honorees and guest artists over the last ten years of ADG Performance Festivals.
The video stream, which runs for ten weeks, features works by 25 dance luminaries from ADG Festivals 2009-2019. Each of the Festival artists appear sequentially by year, running for one week. The live festival has been postponed this year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The American Dance Guild s 10 Years Over 10 Weeks is available to stream on Vimeo and through the ADG website. The showings are free, with donations welcome. The full 10 Years Over 10 Weeks lineup is below.