ashley lorraine baker

A Ballet Magazine is making the bold move to A Ballet Education’s website. With September Issue fast approaching we here at A Ballet Magazine thought of sustainability. Sustaining something is not about holding on to the modes that no longer serve the overall community, but rather the necessary push for adaptation and change.

We had the incredible pleasure to work with the beautiful and gracious, Ashley Hod,…

Style is such an important part of the human experience. Clothing is the art…

Issue 23 is here! Our Spring Issue is here thanks to Liz and Ashley!…

We are so excited to announce that our Holiday Issue is here! This beautifully crafted issue features some amazing content! Here is what our Winter Issue has for you!

When I was younger, kids in my ballet class were awarded stickers for coming to class in the proper uniform with their hair in a neat ballet bun. My mom arranged my thick natural hair into individual braids that were nicely pulled back for class, however, I was the only girl who did not get a sticker for being in the proper uniform. I was always told my hair was not right for the class. Eventually, I told my mother about the issue. We met with the director who apologized, and I finally got my stickers. This experience was traumatizing for me. It could have deterred my interest in this art form. Ballet schools must be more accepting of the cultural and racial differences of their students. The ballet community should accommodate hairstyles for Black dancers who have beautiful, naturally coarse hair. Training to be a professional ballerina is challenging and takes a lot of discipline, regardless of who you are.

The September Issue is here!Our September Issue here and it is our largest issue…

Issue 16 is now out! This issue features the wonderful and talented students that inspired us to open The Ballet Clinic. The issue was photographed by Ashley Lorraine Baker.

Things have been happening so fast over here at a Ballet Education. Things have…