That took long enough!' Black ballerinas finally get shoes to
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Ballet shoes have always been a pale peachy pink because it was assumed dancers were, too. Now a British footwear company is striking a blow for ballerinas of colour everywhere
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That took long enough!' Black ballerinas finally get shoes to
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An Unlikely Ballerina
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The Point of Pointe Shoes - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
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Julie Felix Broke Barriers Onstage. Now, She's Guiding the Next
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That Took Long Enough!' Black Ballerinas Finally Get Shoes, 51% OFF
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As the Season Starts, Here's How to Prep Your Feet for Long Hours
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Fashion's Love Affair With Ballet-Inspired Looks Is Going Strong
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