Today's Dance Edit: Using dance to fight racism on TikTok

June 16, 2020

"Will they see me as Romeo or Albrecht? Not only because I'm Black, but also because I'm gay?" —American Ballet Theatre soloist Calvin Royal III on coming up in the company

TikTok creators aren't just switching from dance videos to protest videos—they're using dance and music to challenge racist dogma and spread protest information. (Pitchfork)
Six major dancewear brands have now announced plans to release pointe shoes in darker shades. (Pointe)
All 50 states are now taking steps toward reopening, but what can dancers do if they don't feel safe returning to the studio? (Dance Magazine)
Facing an increasingly long shutdown, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center—home to Pennsylvania Ballet and PHILADANCO—is cutting most of its staff. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

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