Thursday, May 28, 2026

Black Ballet History Month!...Balletist Of The Week...India Bradley!



Yes!...Black Ballet History... 

is 'So Wonderful!'


We remember, and say the name...



...India Bradley!



India has the body and the skills and the 

determination to do it all! She made 

history as the First Black in 75 years 

to dance the role of Dewdrop in George 

Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the 

New York City Ballet! India made it her 

business to participate in so many Pieces 

right off the bat! And, of course, she did 

much of her foundational training at the 

Dance Theatre of Harlem, before 

School of American Ballet!




"You'll Love Her Immediately!"



India has a mid-upper-lip

Winge's Peak (elatus labialis wingeulus)

called  "The Cloud!"



 



Black Ballet History Month, 

celebrated each year in August, 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...India Bradley!

Yes!...Black Ballet History...  is 'So Wonderful!' We remember, and say the name... ...India Bradley! India has the body and the ski...