Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Preston W. Dugger III!

 

 

Yes!...Black Ballet History...

...is 'So Front Street!'

We remember, and say the name...

...Preston W. Dugger III ! 

This photogenic and spirited young man 

has so much working for him...he is to be 

enjoyed! It seems that many Ballerinas 

compete for his attention and step up 

their games to get noticed by him. 

Preston has shifted gears and found his 

calling to perform in Broadway 

Musicals. No worries, though... because 

he sure does have what it takes to make

the World better!

"He's Gonna Be Breakin' Some Legs!"

Preston also has a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "Encore!"

Teetay!...The First...African Ballerina!

Black Baseball History Month (March)!... Cheers On The Baseballer Of The Week!

Black Basketball History Month (October)!... Honors The 'Hoopster Of The Week!'

Black Football History Month (September)!...Salutes the 'Footballer Of The Week!'

Black Rappers History Month (July)!...Pumps Fists For Rapster Of The Week!

Black Ballet History Month 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 and

USC Dental School Graduate.

If you know a Ballet Practitioner who should be included here,

please leave a note in the comments section. Thank you!

For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Paunika Jones!

Yes!...Black Ballet History...

...is 'So Rectifying!'

We remember, and say the name...

...Paunika Jones! 

Paunika excels in her 'Job' in the King's 

Court! She telegraphs her fine motions 

precisely and instinctively! To me, it seems 

like she's 'having a party' when she dances, 

even if it's a melancholy piece. She 

continuates in her Space/Time directions, 

velocity and acceleration included, down 

to the practiced nanosecond! I'm so 

thankful for the social media videos on her. 

Otherwise, I wouldn't be aware of this 

'Force in the Danseuse Universe!'

"I Feel So Good When She Dances!"

Paunika also has a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "Substance!"

Teetay!...The First...African Ballerina!

Black Baseball History Month (March)!... Cheers On The Baseballer Of The Week!

Black Basketball History Month (October)!... Honors The 'Hoopster Of The Week!'

Black Football History Month (September)!...Salutes the 'Footballer Of The Week!'

Black Rappers History Month (July)!...Pumps Fists For Rapster Of The Week!

Black Ballet History Month 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 and

USC Dental School Graduate.

If you know a Ballet Practitioner who should be included here,

please leave a note in the comments section. Thank you!

For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Alexandra Terry!

 

Yes!...Black Ballet History...

...is 'So Encouraging!'

We remember, and say the name... 

....Alexandra Terry! 

Alexandra beautifully exceeds the 

rigorous standards of the King's Court 

Ballerinas! Her jumps are almost 

stratospheric and her pirouettes are 

rotationally crisp! While seeing her 

perform, I started out trying to grade 

her technical methods. But I soon put 

down my pen and paper to holistically 

soak up Alexandra's strong presence 

and effect on the night's production!

Alexandra also has a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "Vibrance!"

Teetay!...The First...African Ballerina!

Black Baseball History Month (March)!... Cheers On The Baseballer Of The Week!

Black Basketball History Month (October)!... Honors The 'Hoopster Of The Week!'

Black Football History Month (September)!...Salutes the 'Footballer Of The Week!'

Black Rappers History Month (July)!...Pumps Fists For Rapster Of The Week!

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!

For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Karen Brown!

 

Yes!...Black Ballet History... 

is 'So Blown Away!'

We remember, and say the name...

...Karen Brown!

Karen has one of the most unique stories as

 a Ballerina, Coach, Director, Fund-raiser, 

Humanitarian, and Philanthropist. As a 

Principal Dancer with the Dance Theatre 

of Harlem, she went on to become the first 

Black Person to head a major Ballet 

Company. She has toured the World, 

including Russia and South Africa, to 

standing ovations after every performance. 

Karen also saved Ballet schools that were 

about to close by getting heavy fundraising 

going. And she always finds time to point 

out the delicate intricacies of specific 

movements to the up and coming 

performers. 

"I just Love Her!"

Karen also happens to have a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "All Around!"

Teetay!...The First...African Ballerina!

Black Baseball History Month (March)!... Cheers On The Baseballer Of The Week!

Black Basketball History Month (October)!... Honors The 'Hoopster Of The Week!'

Black Football History Month (September)!...Salutes the 'Footballer Of The Week!'

Black Rappers History Month (July)!...Pumps Fists For Rapster Of The Week!

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!

For all Photos and Gifs seen here, no copyright infringement is intended.