Friday, February 27, 2026

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Marie-Astrid Mence!

 


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.



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Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Marie-Astrid Mence!

  Yes!...Black Ballet History...  ...is 'So Gravy!' We now remember, and say the name...  ...Marie-Astrid Mence! Marie started at a ...