THE BODY POETIC - 26 WOMEN OF DANCE YOU MUST KNOW
- By Aaron Barksdale HuffingtonPost
- Jul 8, 2015
- 1 min read

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Recently, when Misty Copeland became the first African American principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre Company, history was made. It is a big reason to celebrate the dance world, and also a great time to call attention to the other black female choreographers and dancers who are dominating the industry. Some of these women are icons that paved the way for Copeland's career and others are colleagues who are adding to the present and future of dance. Check out our 26 black women from hip-hop to ballet that have inspired us through movement.
These women are making such electrifying statements about their passion, bodies and style. We just wanted to give you the link to see the amazing women in action.

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