Black Ballet

I love the ballet! I love it even more when I'm not distracted by whispers behind me or cell phones ringing and surely without attendants telling folks "pictures are not permitted".

I love the ballet! I love it because 2 sentences in a brochure comes to life for several minutes, often times without words.  Most times with the addition of lights, music, stillness and other theatrics.  Their movements being poetic while silent or perhaps lively with a pulse!  Altogether...being indescribable and evoking sporadic emotions.

I love the black ballet and I love my black people sitting with me at the black ballet.  It makes my heart beam when the little girl

in a tulle skirt with Afro-puffs is twirling in the walkway and squeals with anticipation.  I also understand that she might be chatting in the second act and not know when to clap or speak at all...to be honest sometimes I forget 'proper' etiquette too!

But some things are simply common courtesy in all situations: cell phone lights and sounds really ruins an experience, unrelated or ongoing conversation can ruin it too. So adults-remember to lead by example.  Remember to pour into our children and when able, expand their horizons. Remember to be patient with those around you, young and wise.  Don't forget to support fine arts and keep them "fine" by showing grace.  And lastly, continue to support people who look like us because that is what turn dreams into goals.