In celebration of Women's History Month, we highlight a trailblazer in the world of ballet who is now heading up the next generation of performers at a dance theater in New York City.
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When Jefferson was a child dreaming of becoming a ballerina, a teacher pointed out that there were none of color, and she quit."While I was studying at Ailey it was living in the back of my mind, like hmmm, what would this mean to kind of be a trailblazer in the ballet world," Harper said.Now in her new role, Harper cherishes guiding people like Brena Thompson who gave some advice for younger dancers.
"Be open to no's, I've heard that a lot in my career, I'm just super open, super blessed," Thompson said. Harper will pay tribute to her mother and showcase a mix of new material in her upcoming performances including Robert Battle's work 'Searchlight.'
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