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Chocolate Ballerina Company
Chocolate Ballerina Company is a contemporary community-based dance organization, that supports the hidden talents in youth and adult artists of color in the Philadelphia region. We infuse classic ballet technique with urban pop culture music, to… Chocolate Ballerina Company is a contemporary community-based dance organization, that supports the hidden talents in youth and adult artists of color in the Philadelphia region. We infuse classic ballet technique with urban pop culture music, to illustrate the cross between cultural differences and our unique similarities. We engage an underserved community through dance, to inspire and instill a sense of hope, discipline, and confidence through dance training and the development of professional experiences. As we continue to grow, on and off stage, we strive to fight for artists’ equal opportunity to express feelings and emotions through dance and gain the confidence to carry the legacy of this unique form.
Chanel Pierre & Jean Pierre
Our Story
Pain. Hurt. Abandonment. Deceit. Back in 2017, I had an internal battle where I was subjected to all of these feelings because I couldn't understand why I hadn't reached the peak of my career. I've dreamed of becoming a principal dancer for the… Pain. Hurt. Abandonment. Deceit. Back in 2017, I had an internal battle where I was subjected to all of these feelings because I couldn't understand why I hadn't reached the peak of my career. I've dreamed of becoming a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater or cast as Juliet in the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, with my face front and center outside of the box office. Birthed from that place was Chocolate Ballerina Company.