Black Ballerinas: Debra Austin 

Thank you for bringing her achievement to my attention. I look forward to learning more.

I used to go to New York City Ballet just to watch her. Her jump was incredible and she stood out amongst a roster of talented ballerinas not only because she is black and very beautiful but because she was an awesomely inspiring artist. Thank you Misty for doing us very proud in bringing this information out and not letting it be covered up as so much beauty involving us is. Lydia Abraca, former principal ballerina of the Dance Theatre of Harlem should be next. Thank you!

Wow her form is impeccable

I love this series

Really interesting! Thanks for highlighting her.

Awesome

I did not know about this. Thank You! 🩰🩰

We persevere... Thank you for posting this.

Wow ! Thanks for teaching us about her legacy !!! 🤩🫶🏾

I got Dance Magazine for over 30 years and sadly I do not recall this gorgeous dancer. Thank you for this series.

Thank you for posting this! I was kid when she was dancing in Philly. Oh how I would have loved to see her dance in person. She is exquisite!

What beautiful dancing, her quality. Thanks for sharing, will add her to the list on my journey.

She’s beautiful and eloquent

What a beautifully expressive dancer.

THANK you for another history lesson 🙏🙏❤❤❤

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking

New subscriber: I am a Grandma and a farmer here in Ohio. My Grandmother (born 1910) was a champion Charleston dancer. I am absolutely obsessed with dancing but a hip disease (Legg Perthes) prevented any pursuit of a career. However, I love the Arts and never will cease being fascinated!❤

Thank you for this..please give more on the black ballerinas.

Breath taking! The precision of her dancing is beyond lovely and altogether inspiring! Karen C.

I love the way she jumps it's almost like she is floating and her lines are fabulous and full of artistryahsb

The time when being good was above race and color she was just the best one

That's drive! I gave up gymnastics, cello, & engineering because of raciests. Oh well, life is still good. It's a delight seeing others who do make it despite evil people.

It is possible to see her on YT videos when she was dancing the Balanchine choreographies with NYB

Bravo!

love this series! what’s the name of the background song??

Some days ago my teacher told us how some 20 years ago the ex director of the mexican ballet company fired all brown colored ballerinas. I was so upset that i want to sue her even when it doesn’t have anything to with me 😅

Please share facts and your opinions on Balanchine

So, color is of paramount importance?