The wind at my back : resilience, grace, and other gifts from my mentor, Raven Wilkinson
Title
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The wind at my back : resilience, grace, and other gifts from my mentor, Raven Wilkinson
Personal Author EPSB
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Misty, Copeland
Summary
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A trailblazer in the world of ballet decades before Misty Copeland's time, Raven Wilkinson faced overt and casual racism, hostile crowds, and death threats for having the audacity to dance ballet. This book tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other - and the dance world - forever. Misty celebrates the connection she made with her mentor, the only teacher who could truly understand the obstacles she faced, beyond the technical or artistic demands.
Year Published
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2022
Physical Description
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225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Note
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Includes index.
Personal Subject
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Copeland, Misty.
Wilkinson, Raven.
Subject
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African American ballerinas -- Biography.
African American ballerinas -- Social conditions.
Ballerinas -- Biography.
Ballet dancers -- United States -- Biography.
Ballet -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Mentoring in the arts -- United States.
Racism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Added Author
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Fales-Hill, Susan, 1962-
Summary
:
A trailblazer in the world of ballet decades before Misty Copeland's time, Raven Wilkinson faced overt and casual racism, hostile crowds, and death threats for having the audacity to dance ballet. This book tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other - and the dance world - forever. Misty celebrates the connection she made with her mentor, the only teacher who could truly understand the obstacles she faced, beyond the technical or artistic demands.
ISBN
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9781538753859
Publisher
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New York : Grand Central Publishing, [2022]
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Edmonton Christian High | 792.80 COP | Book | 30905000124515 | Non-Fiction |