147 - Owning My Space as a Black Ballerina (TAKEOVER Hosted by Kiara Felder)

Published: June 19, 2020, 2:37 p.m.

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In a very special episode, Kiara Felder (ballerina with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens) takes over as host of Pas de Ch\\xe1t to talk about her experiences as a black, queer woman in both life and the art form of ballet. Listen as she shares how she came to own her space as a black ballerina and the challenges she has endured to get where she is today.

Pas de Ch\\xe1t\'s host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog,\\xa0Life of a Freelance Dancer.

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