South African cellist Abel Selaocoe
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is redefining the parameters of the cello (between Western and non-Western musical traditions with a view of helping classical music reach a more diverse audience).
1st Black male principal dancer with ABT in two decades
In September, American Ballet Theatre announced the promotion of Calvin Royal III, making him the company’s first Black male Principal Dancer in over two decades. Royal joins Misty Copeland in the roster of American Ballet Theatre’s principal dancers. Royal joined the main Company as an apprentice in October 2010 and the corps de ballet in…