15K by the 15th Donate Dear Supporters, Brown Girls Do Ballet® has been a beacon of diversity and inclusion in the world of ballet, empowering young girls and breaking barriers. But now, we face our toughest challenge yet. Staying operational. As the movement to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming grows, coupled with the loss of significant funding, we have been forced to let go of our interns, cut our Executive Directors pay, and are at risk of discontinuing our core programming which is essential to helping brown ballerinas and small studios thri ..read more

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On the date of September 26th, 2023, an eagerly awaited masterpiece graced the world’s bookshelves- “The Color Of Dance.” This book was sprung from the creativity and dedication of none other than Takiyah Wallace-McMillian, the innovator behind the Brown Girls Do Ballet movement, who wears the crowns of both Founder and Executive Director. Her mission and ambition woven into the vision of the book is to reshape our perception of dance particularly for individuals of color. Image from “The Color Of Dance” The Color Of Dance serves as a model of empowerment and a living manifestation to people ..read more

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Spring is a time for new beginnings, growth, and natural beauty. What are you most looking forward to this season? Check out our list below for inspiring ideas from our Brown Ballerina Blog to help kickstart your season of growth! Improve your skills by spending time in nature One huge benefit that comes with embracing the outdoors is the effect of nature on your creativity and mood. As it turns out, spending quality time in nature is also a way to make you a stronger, happier dancer! Read more… Help protect our environment It’s everyone’s responsibility to find ways to respect our planet ..read more

Faith Carrillo, Brown Girls Do Ballet Ambassador As a dancer, have you ever felt excluded from your peers? Have you ever felt discouraged because you did not think you were progressing? Have you ever felt isolated and unseen because you do not look like your studio mates? Then you are not alone.  In ballet, especially for young dancers, it is common to think that your struggles are yours only. Many times, it can feel hard to relate to others. We all want the same thing: to be the best we can be - but it is very easy to feel weighed down by negative thoughts and insecurities. It is impera ..read more