Yes!...Black Ballet History...
is 'So Wonderful!'
We remember, and say the name...
India has the body and the skills and the
determination to do it all! She made
history as the First Black in 75 years
to dance the role of Dewdrop in George
Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the
New York City Ballet! India made it her
business to participate in so many Pieces
right off the bat! And, of course, she did
much of her foundational training at the
Dance Theatre of Harlem, before
School of American Ballet!
"You'll Love Her Immediately!"
India has a mid-upper-lip
Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)
called "The Cloud!"
Black Ballet History Month,
celebrated each year in August, was
founded by Ralph C. Winge, D.D.S.
in 2025 to recognize, celebrate,
and honor, with deep pride, the
countless Black Men, Women,
and Organizations who
tirelessly gave, and are giving, their
time, talent, and physical treasure to
exquisitely create, interpret, and put
on historical and memorable
Professional Ballet Productions the
World over and to teach and mentor
upcoming generations of performers!
The Founder of Black Ballet History Month,
Ralph C. Winge, D.D.S.,
is also a Classical Ballet enthusiast,
USC Dental School Graduate,
and elucidator of elatus labialis wingeulus.
If you know a Ballet Practitioner who should be included here,
please leave a note in the comment section. Thank you!
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