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Inclusive Ballet Slipper Petitions

An Online Petition is Demanding Inclusive Ballerina Slippers

— June 9, 2020 — Art & Design
The color of ballerina slippers serve a purpose that extends further than aesthetics -- the dainty shoes need to blend in with the dancer's legs and leotard so the audience can focus on the movement, without being distracted by the dancer's feet. Unfortunately, major dance shoe distribution companies only offer the shoes in a light pink colorway that was designed for white dancers, forcing many ballerinas to dye their shoes with makeup products, in order to match their skintone.

Now, a petition asking for inclusivity in the production of ballet slippers has circulated the web, reaching over 150,000 signatures. The petition is addressing the erasure of black and brown ballet dancers and demands one of the biggest distributors for dance shoes to offer a more expansive range of colors.


Image Credit: Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Ballet Slipper Colors - Opportunity for dance shoe companies to meet the demand for a wider range of colors in ballet slippers, catering to a more diverse community of dancers.
2. Representation in Ballet - A push for inclusivity and representation in ballet is creating opportunities to showcase dancers of all ethnicities and backgrounds, disrupting traditional norms.
3. Activism in Dance - The online petition for inclusive ballet slippers highlights the power of activism within the dance community, creating opportunities for change and progress.
Industry Implications
1. Dance Shoe Manufacturing - Manufacturers of ballet slippers have the opportunity to reshape their offerings by expanding the color range to cater to a wider audience.
2. Dance Education and Performance - The demand for inclusivity in ballet is creating opportunities for dance studios and companies to showcase a more diverse range of performers and talent.
3. Beauty and Skincare - The use of makeup products to dye ballet slippers presents an opportunity for beauty and skincare companies to develop specialized products catering to dancers' needs.
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