Why Ballet is NOT the Foundation of all Dance

Описание: For too long, ballet has been upheld as the so-called "universal foundation" of all dance—but whose foundation is it really? In this episode, I challenge the colonial mindset embedded in that narrative and break down why centering ballet erases the roots, values, and techniques of countless global dance traditions—especially those from African, African American, Indigenous, and diasporic cultures.
This is about truth-telling, reframing, and making space for deeper understanding.

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