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About Black Dance
At Black Dance, we are committed to uplifting black and brown dancers by creating pointe shoes that honor and reflect our skin tones.
Rooted in Detroit and powered by community, we proudly handcraft and personally fit each pair to meet the evolving needs of Black, Brown, and mixed-race dancers worldwide.
We believe accessibility is the first step toward a more inclusive ballet world. That’s why we don’t charge extra for fancy media or marketing: we want to keep our pointe shoes as accessible as possible, without passing unnecessary costs on to you.
But we also know that inclusion is only the first step. Being included doesn’t always mean being welcomed, valued, or appreciated. We want to give back to the community that inspires us and help create more opportunities for Black and Brown ballerinas, just like you and me, to feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Looking ahead, we also hope to collaborate with more Black- and Brown-owned businesses so we can continue uplifting one another and building a ballet community where we all belong. Because representation matters, and together, we can help shape a future where every dancer has a place at the barre.
