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Skin Colored Pointes - by Nyama McCarthy-Brown (Paperback)

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  • Predominantly white casting in ballet has led many to wonder, "Where are all the black swans?
  • About the Author: Nyama McCarthy-Brown is an associate professor of dance pedagogy through community engagement, at The Ohio State University.
  • 267 Pages
  • Performing Arts, Dance

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About the Book



"Predominantly white casting in ballet has led many to wonder, "Where are all the black swans?" This book sheds light on female dancers of color, including thirteen primary accounts from African American, Latina, and Asian women in ballet. Topics covered include dance training, casting (and color-casting), employment, discrimination, implicit bias, success, and achievement. Dancers discuss in detail the obstacles many dancers of color face during training; considerations facing some women of color when seeking employment; performance challenges related to company work; and the teachers, parents, and community members that paved a way and widened spaces for them. Through the stories and experiences of the women featured here, models of inclusive practices and allyship are shared. The book culminates with a section providing teaching tools to support inclusive learning spaces."--



Book Synopsis



Predominantly white casting in ballet has led many to wonder, "Where are all the black swans?" This book sheds light on female dancers of color, including thirteen primary accounts from African American, Latina, and Asian women in ballet. Topics covered include dance training, casting (and color-casting), employment, discrimination, implicit bias, success, and achievement. Dancers discuss in detail the obstacles many dancers of color face during training; considerations facing some women of color when seeking employment; performance challenges related to company work; and the teachers, parents, and community members that paved a way and widened spaces for them. Through the stories and experiences of the women featured here, models of inclusive practices and allyship are shared. The book culminates with a section providing teaching tools to support inclusive learning spaces.



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"Offers a valuable collection of interviews with current and retired women of color in ballet. ... These interviews provide insightful looks into the lives of professional dancers of color, each bringing a unique perspective to the discussion of race and representation in a traditionally Eurocentric art form. ... recommended"-Choice



About the Author



Nyama McCarthy-Brown is an associate professor of dance pedagogy through community engagement, at The Ohio State University. She has been writing and developing teaching strategies in dance education for well over a decade. Her research is focused on dance as a vehicle for social justice.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.8 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 267
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Dance
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: Classical & Ballet
Format: Paperback
Author: Nyama McCarthy-Brown
Language: English
Street Date: April 26, 2024
TCIN: 90181991
UPC: 9781476687056
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-0447
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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