Essence Magazine:
By Melissa Noel· Updated October 13, 2022
Jonathan Batista has made history by becoming the first Black principal dancer in the 50-year existence of the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Washington.
Batista told local radio station KUOW-FM that having the highest rank as a ballet dancer means a lot to him and the Black dance community.
“Being the first Black dancer in 50 years of Pacific Northwest Ballet, this is a moment
This post first appeared in Essence Magazine. Read the original article.