Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Louis Johnson!

 

Yes!...Black Ballet History... 

...is 'So Notorious!'

We remember, and say the name...

...Louis Johnson!

As a young lad just starting out, Louis 

probably knew that he was going to go 

further than just dancing Ballet! Even 

as he was 'learning the ropes' from other 

teachers and mentors, with him 

following their choreographic direction, 

he had to feel in the back of his mind 

that he would process the next moves 

differently and more in line with his 

methods of progression. The  instincts 

of his interpretations turned out to be 

very popular because Dance Companies, 

Broadway Producers , Filmmakers, 

and more, came incessantly knocking 

on his door!  

"Sure, I Can Help You, But You'll Have To Stand In Line!" 

Louis also happens to have a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "Visions!"

Black Ballet History Month was

 founded by Ralph 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 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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