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Anne Raven Wilkinson (February 2, 1935 – December 17, 2018) was an American dancer who is credited with having been the first African-American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Wilkinson broke the color barrier in 1955 when she signed a contract to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Dec 20, 2018 · Raven Wilkinson, one of the first African-American dancers to perform with a major ballet company, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, died on Monday at her home in Manhattan. She was 83. Her...
Jun 3, 2024 · Raven Wilkinson (born February 2, 1935, Harlem, Manhattan, New York, U.S.—died December 17, 2018, Manhattan, New York) was an American dancer who became the first Black woman to dance with a major classical ballet company.
Oct 24, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance full time with a major ballet company, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Read about her challenges, achievements, and legacy in the world of ballet.
Dec 6, 2020 · Pioneer Ballerina Raven Wilkinson Has Passed Away At 83. A mentor to fellow ballerina Misty Copeland, Wilkinson is credited as one of the first Black women to dance for a major ballet company.
Anne Raven Wilkinson was an American dancer who is credited with having been the first African-American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Wilkinson broke the color barrier in 1955 when she signed a contract to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
Nov 13, 2018 · Raven Wilkinson was a dancer who toured with Ballet Russe in the 1950s, and faced racism when she tried to perform in the U.S.'s deep south. Leda Schubert wrote Trailblazer: The Story of...
