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Misty Copeland: why ballet has so few black dancers | The Economist Podcast

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Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. She talks to The Economist about the lack of diversity in ballet.

00:00 - Misty Copeland: superstar ballerina
00:24 - The power of the arts
02:15 - Ballet’s lack of diversity
04:28 - Is casting in ballet racist?
05:51 - Colour-blind casting in ballet
07:37 - Blackface in ballet
09:21 - The impact of Obama’s presidency

Listen to the full interview with Misty Copeland on “The Economist Asks” podcast:

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