Ingrid Silva talks about her international career and representation in dance

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Ingrid Silva is the principal dancer of the American dance company, one of the most renowned in the world, the “Dance Theatre Of Harlem”.

This year, Ingrid Silva became a Dior Ambassador. In an interview with Popverso CNN, in the Brains Made in Brazil section, she spoke about the surprise of being nominated.

“Being a Dior ambassador this year was a huge surprise. I was the only Brazilian in the sports industry and also seeing myself in this European showcase, as a black woman, is very rewarding today not only for the work I do, but also for the exposure of other girls who will see themselves there too and who in the future will have the same opportunity I had.”

The ballerina, who is also the author of the book, “The Shoe That Changed My World,” also spoke about the difficulties black dancers face in the world of dance. “Dance is still very white in general. In Brazil, we still have structural racism because if you don’t have the means, you don’t get into ballet.”

Popverso CNN

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