Black Utah ballerinas help shape new policies to welcome dancers of color into the ‘white ballet world’

Racism and exclusion are woven into the traditions of the art form, acknowledges Ballet West artistic director Adam Sklute.

(Photo courtesy of Jazz Khai Bynum) Jazz Khai Bynum is a member of Ballet West II.

(Photo courtesy of Jazz Khai Bynum) Jazz Khai Bynum is a member of Ballet West II.

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