Racial Inequality Still Persists In American Ballet


	Racial Inequality Still Persists In American Ballet

jodschamber

5-8-2007 8:40 AM

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jodschamber says:

I think it is shameful, especially as Ballet and Dance crosses so many cultures, there should be many different dancers from all cultures.

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