Tag: breaking the mold

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow Morgan Bullock

#BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow: Morgan Bullock

In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry—they’re already making history of their own. Second in our series: Morgan Bullock. Be sure to check dancespirit.com throughout February to meet more dancers who embody Black excellence in dance and in life. #BlackDanceHistoryIsHappeningNow Next month, […]

Not Your Average Dancer: Meet the Deaf Dancer Defying Stereotypes

Simone Botha Welgemoed is the ultimate dancer: She’s performed with ballet companies, competed in dance competitions, and toured internationally on commercial gigs. She’s currently a member of Bovim Ballet, while also juggling freelance jobs on films in her home of Cape Town, South Africa. But she’s missing something essential to most dancers: her hearing. Welgemoed […]