“Ballet is a space that thrives secrets, and this becomes extremely challenging to navigate for parents and children who want to peruse the art form professionally. Thanks so much for demystifying the ballet world. One of my favorite episodes is the most recent one with Shane W. I appreciate his candor and willingness to share his wealth of experience. I also appreciate your questions and thoughtfulness throughout the interview. As a mother of Black dancers, I am often stunned at the coded (and not so coded ways) my dancers have been made to feel as if they do not belong.As they grow in the art, it has become more hard for them to realize that their teachers, who they have worked with for years, can have such challenging expectations for them based on their body type or race. I had them listen to this episode of your podcast and it opened up some space for a much needed conversation and encouragement for self- advocacy when I am not around.”
Somali Rose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24