Four Black Artists In Ballet Discuss Equity and Inclusion in the Arts

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Four Black Artists In Ballet Discuss Equity and Inclusion in the Arts

Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington’s premiere contemporary ballet company, concludes this season’s popular Virtual Chat series on June 30 at 5 p.m. EDT with Listen. Four Black artists who have worked with CDP over the last six years will discuss their experiences and thoughts as artists in a free Zoom session moderated by Rona Carr, former Chamber

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