Friday, March 27, 2026

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Carolyn Bolton!


Yes!...Black Ballet History...

...is 'So Going To A Go Go!'



We now remember, and say the name...

...Carolyn Bolton!



When the lights dim...and the Ballet 

starts!...Get ready for Carolyn to shine! 

She started her journey at schools in

 South Carolina, then gravitated to 

Martha Graham, then to Bejart and 

Ballet Rambert, then in France, then, 

at about the same time, she showed 

her stuff in Major Media films and 

television shows! Needless to say, 

Houses and patrons from countries 

all over Europe were clamoring to 

see her! Now, England's Royal Opera 

House constantly commissions her 

new works...because...they want to 

still be attached to her name 

and reputation!





"Hey, when you're Hot...you're Hot!"



Carolyn also happens to have a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "Full Circle!"





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.

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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.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Katlyn Addison!

 


Yes!...Black Ballet History... 

is 'So Earthquaking!'


We remember, and say the name...



...Katlyn Addison!




Katlyn, born in Ontario, Canada, 

ferociously began her career at the age 

of ten! Ballet companies like the 

Northwest, Boston, and Houston vied 

for her attention and perfectionism.

Bursting on the scene as the first 

Black Principal at Ballet West, and the 

first Black Principal to play the role of 

"Sugar Plum Fairy" in the Nutcracker

along with roles in Sleeping Beauty, 

Swan Lake, Cinderella, and Jewels

among others, she caused 'Tsunamis' 

in the ballet environment!. She has 

also created and 

choreographed impactful and 

much-talked-about new works. And 

you can bet that she is placing the next 

generations of performers on her 

shoulders so they can make bold 

strides far into the future! 




"You Can't Beat That!"





Katlyn has a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "The Curve!"




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.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week!...Michaela DePrince!

 


Yes!...Black Ballet History...

...is 'So Spectacular!'


We remember, and say the name...



...Michaela DePrince!


Michaela DePrince, also an actress, won a 

scholarship to the Jacqueline Kennedy 

Onassis School at the American Ballet 

Theatre, and later performed with the 

Dutch National Ballet, The Boston Ballet, 

and the Dance Theatre of Harlem. 

She was taken from the World much 

too soon!



"She Lit the Torch!"



Michaela  has a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called "Whispers!"





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!...Raven Barkley!

  Yes!...Black Ballet History...  ...is 'So Choreographicall Imaginative!' We now remember, and say the name... ...Raven Barkley!  T...