Archived MS Dance CycleTwo

Welcome teachers and parents! Here are this week’s online learning resources.

Dance News

Spotlight on Aesha Ash

"This former City Ballet dancer becomes the first Black female member of the School of American Ballet’s permanent faculty. Yes, it’s a big deal. " - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/arts/dance/aesha-ash-american-ballet-faculty.html

The Power of Imagery

New York Ballet Instructor Aesha Ash wanted to investigate the power of imagery in dance.

She developed the Swan Dreams Project to tell her story and the story of young African American children through images of themselves. She says that "I wanted to show the world that beauty is not reserved for one particular raceor socioeconomic background."

-https://www.theswandreamsproject.org/

Watch Misty Copeland

Misty did not approach ballet until age 13. From the moment she began ballet at a local boys and girls club she realized her future calling. Listen to Misty talk about her personal evolution from student to stage.

So many times she might have pulled back and walked away, but her love for the craft kept her committed to dancing. Thank you Misty!

Here you will see Misty's Repertoire in Action

This montage showcases her breadth of style, or her catalogue of famous performances.