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Racism and prejudice within the world of ballet

The Nutcracker is one of the most well known ballets of all. Yet, there are a lot instances of ra...

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16.28 13 Feb 2020


Racism and prejudice within the world of ballet


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16.28 13 Feb 2020


The Nutcracker is one of the most well known ballets of all. Yet, there are a lot instances of racism within it. And, it's not alone in that. Many ballets include racist stereotypes, caricatures and even blackface. But, now dancers are saying no more! So, to find out more asked Georgina Pazcoguin from the New York City Ballet and co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, all about it.


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