Below are the fifteen questions I based my research off of:

1. In what ways can ballet become more diverse?

2. Is ballet growing in ethnic diversity?

3. Where did the perfect "ballet body" originate?

4. When did the "perfect ballerina" image reveal itself?

5. Ethnic diversity- then vs. now?

6. Has diversity in major studios have arisen in recent years?

7. Has there been diversity in sizes/builds of dances?

8. What are some health/nutrition recommendations made by dance studios?

9. What is the typical financial background of dancers?

10. What are the financial needs of beginning dancers?

11. How have pointe shoes changed to make dance more inclusive?

12. Where did ballet originate?

13. How did George Balanchine affect American ballet?

14. How substantial is Misty Copeland in diversifying ballet?

15. Are major studios helping diversify ballet?