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Norma Martinez
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Anchor and Host, Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)
San Antonio
Beats
Native American Issues , Environmental Issues , Education
Content
Fronteras: ‘Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers’ highlights the importance of diversity for young readers
By Norma Martinez Verified, Norma Martínez, Marian Navarro| Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX) Verified Despite a lack of representation, women of color have long blazed trails in the world of ballet. Janet Collins and Maria Tallchief became the first Black and Native American prima ballerinas, respectively, in the mid-20th century. Decades later in 2015, Misty Copeland became the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. Dancer Steena Hernandez started ballet in West Texas when she was just three years old and was often one of the few Latina dancers in her classes.
Fronteras: ‘Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers’ highlights the importance of diversity for young readers
By Norma Martinez Verified, Norma Martínez| shorturl.at@ Despite a lack of representation, women of color have long blazed trails in the world of ballet. Janet Collins and Maria Tallchief became the first Black and Native American prima ballerinas, respectively, in the mid-20th century. Decades later in 2015, Misty Copeland became the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. Dancer Steena Hernandez started ballet in West Texas when she was just three years old and was often one of the few Latina dancers in her classes.
Fronteras: ‘Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers’ highlights the importance of diversity for young readers
By Norma Martinez Verified, Norma Martínez, Marian Navarro| Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX) Verified Despite a lack of representation, women of color have long blazed trails in the world of ballet. Janet Collins and Maria Tallchief became the first Black and Native American prima ballerinas, respectively, in the mid-20th century. Decades later in 2015, Misty Copeland became the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. Dancer Steena Hernandez started ballet in West Texas when she was just three years old and was often one of the few Latina dancers in her classes.
Company Info
Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
'+1 210-614-8977