If you don't see yourself, you just don't think that you can do it." To see representation as a child - even if it's just visually - is so powerful and gets into the psyche of what you think is possible. "The more that we can celebrate and highlight Black people and include them in all areas of art, that's how we progress. "Black people, in general, are often just slowly cut out of experiences, especially in dance," she explained. We found beauty and commonality through dance, discovered our differences, and learned from them."Īs the first Black woman to ever be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history, seeing accurate representation in the arts is incredibly important to Misty. " into the ballet world for the first time, I built relationships with other dancers that weren't like me. "The story of Bunheads is based on my experience as a young girl," Misty shared. Given her long, rewarding career as a ballet dancer, her book is based on the hours she's spent at the barre. Latinx Rise Up: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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