African-American ballerinas have faced racial discrimination in the ballet world for decades. Debra Austin, our nation's first female black principal dancer in a major American dance company, says, "It's always been a struggle." | North Carolina Arts Council
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African-American ballerinas have faced racial discrimination in the ballet world for decades. Debra Austin, our nation's first female black principal dancer in a major American dance company, says, "It's always been a struggle." | North Carolina Arts Council
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Trailblazing former ballerina returning to Philadelphia to teach young students
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Trailblazing former ballerina returning to Philadelphia to teach young students
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We're shining our October SAB Alumni Spotlight on Debra Austin, a renowned ballerina who made history when she became the first Black female dancer to join New York City Ballet in 1971. She was then the first Black ballerina to become a principal dancer with a major American ballet company other than Dance Theatre of Harlem when she accepted a principal contract with Pennsylvania Ballet in 1982. Watch our interview in which Ms. Austin shares her memories of being a student at SAB and how her tra
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We're shining our October SAB Alumni Spotlight on Debra Austin, a renowned ballerina who made history when she became the first Black female dancer to join New York City Ballet in 1971. She was then the first Black ballerina to become a principal dancer with a major American ballet company other than Dance Theatre of Harlem when she accepted a principal contract with Pennsylvania Ballet in 1982. Watch our interview in which Ms. Austin shares her memories of being a student at SAB and how her tra
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Debra Austin is the perfect example of persevering despite doubt. Thank you for paving the way for dancers like me💜 #BlackBallerinas | Misty Copeland
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Debra Austin is the perfect example of persevering despite doubt. Thank you for paving the way for dancers like me💜 #BlackBallerinas | Misty Copeland
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Students create choreography #choreography #dance #dancestudent #theballetcenter #foryou #danceisforeveryone #studentchoreography
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Rehearsal at Ballet Long Island #rehearsal #balletlongisland #ballet #loveballet
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Rehearsal at Ballet Long Island #rehearsal #balletlongisland #ballet #loveballet
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Debra Austin LA SYLPHIDE (Act 2 excerpts)
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SAB Trailblazer - Debra Austin - School of American Ballet
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Come See a ballet performance #affordableticket #ballet #balletlongisland #foryou #regionalballet
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Rehearsal for Love and Dance #rehearsal #loveanddance #foryou #pasdeduex #comedancewithus
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Rehearsal for students Winter Arts Festival #winterartsfestival #balletstudents #ballet #loveballet
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Just Keep Dancing #regionalballet #balletlongisland #nutcracker #ballet #loveballet
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Ballet Austin's Pieces of Passion. February 15-17 at The Long Center. Great Seats Still Available! Buy Tickets at https://bit.ly/2RtuT3l | Ballet Austin
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The Nutcracker a holiday classic #nutcrackerseason #balletlongisland #balletismagic #foryou #balletisbeautiful
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Ballet Austin's Peter Pan. May 11-13 at the Long Center. Great Seats Still Available! | Ballet Austin
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Cinderella and Stepsisters #cinderella #cinderellaballet #NextLevelDish #danceislife #danceisforeverybody #foryou #ballettiktok #theballetcenter #balletlongisland #danceforjoy #stepsisters
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🦢 Ballet Austin Presents Swan Lake. Join Us Mother's Day Weekend For The World's Best-Known Ballet. May 6-8 at The Long Center! | Ballet Austin
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Dew Drop Fairy #ballet #foryou #balletlongisland #nutcracker #dewdropfairy #youngdancers
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Nutcracker Time at The Ballet Center
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Islip Arts Council presents Ballet Long Island’s The Nutcracker Act II #nutcracker #balletlongisland #favoriteballet #longisland #islipartscouncil #foryou #tiktokballet #familyfun #theballetcenter #balletonabudget
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Introduction to The Nutcracker Act II performance in a Library #audience #balletlongisland #foryou #balletisforeveryone #ballet #nutcracker #youngdancers #holidayseason
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Ballet Austin's 59th Annual Production of The Nutcracker Dec. 4-23. It starts with a flutter, the music builds, the dance intensifies, and suddenly...it's snowing at the Long Center. The Snow scene is one of the most magical moments of The Nutcracker. The dancers work to ensure that magic is extended from the stage, to the audience, and beyond. Watch as Dianetzy Rojas and Constance Doyle share what it take to bring this gorgeous moment to life! Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/39Gdnji Be s
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Adult Ballet Recital it’s never to late to enjoy learning ballet #adultballetclass #adultballetrecital #ballet #dancestudents #theballetcenter #foryou #ballettiktok #annualdancerecital
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Austin mayor honors Austin Ballet’s artistic director with Stephen Mills Day
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La Sylphide Debra Austin
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🌹 Ballet Austin Presents BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast. Sept 27-29 at the Long Center. Great Seats Still Available! Buy Tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WL59Qe | Ballet Austin
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Debra Austin America's 1st "Black" Prima Ballerina to be a Principal with an American Co.
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Solo from Pas de Quatre in rehearsal #pointe #pointeshoes #pasdequatre #theballetcenter #pointedancer #ballet #foryou #danceislife #balletisback #pointeshoes #petiteallegro #balletlongisland
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From ballet phenom to Broadway star, CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON has been captivating audiences with his breathtaking dances. Artistic Director Stephen Mills profiles this Tony Award®-winning choreographer, featured in RESTLESS HEARTS, Feb. 14-16 at the Long Center. | Ballet Austin
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