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!

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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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