Yes!...Black Ballet History...
...is 'So Gravy!'
We now remember, and say the name...
...Marie-Astrid Mence!
Marie started at a young age dancing in
France and ended up in the Junior ballet
of Paris. After moving to the U. S., she
worked with the Alvin Ailey School,
then with Ballet Black as a Junior
Artist, then moved to the Phoenix
Dance Co.!
"You Keep On, Honey!"
Marie also happens to have a mid-upper-lip
Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)
called "Oh, Yes!"
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,
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.
