Ballerinas of Color and Dolls that Reflect Them

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We where reading this great article on Mashable about Ballerinas and girls of color and wanted to share it with out fans. It is a great read and insiders perspective on how girls need to be shown that women role models come in all colors and sizes.

“New York — In three to five years, no one will be talking about diversity in ballet. Today, the ballet world still has a race issue. Brown ballerinas are almost invisible, rarely in the spotlight.”

“Brown ballerinas: Ballet’s big diversity moment is approaching.” by Yohana Desta

 Article via Mashable.

We are proud to carry the Lottie Doll Collection which creates a doll collection showcasing girls of all backgrounds and diversity including their very own Lottie Spring Celebration Ballet Doll.

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