Movies and TvShows featuring "black-ballet-dancer" theme.

Born to dance, Neneh is a 12-year-old black girl who dreams of entering the Paris Opera Ballet School. Despite her enthusiasm, she will have to redouble her efforts to escape from her condition and be accepted by the director of the school, Marianne Bellage, the guarantor of traditions and the bearer of a secret that links her to the little ballerina.

First Position follows young ballet dancers from different backgrounds as they compete in the Youth America Grand Prix, hoping to secure a place in a prestigious dance company. The film touches on themes such as ambition, talent, and the challenges faced by aspiring dancers.

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

Black Ballerina is a documentary film that delves into the experiences and challenges faced by black ballet dancers in the world of classical ballet. Through interviews and personal stories, the film sheds light on the discrimination and lack of representation in the industry and highlights the perseverance and resilience of these dancers.

In an era of ignorance, being a gifted performer doesn't shield you from the spekter of racism. A passionate and dedicated black dancer in 1930s America is asked to dance by the prestigious Ballet Russe, but they want her to paint her skin white.