The Lexington Ballet's Struggle with Racial Diversity

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Published February 10, 2012 at 7:00 AM EST

Madelyn Nelson, left, and other students of the School of the Lexington Ballet troupe rehearsed for Ion Dance.

The absence of African-American dancers in a show honoring Black artists troubles the director of Lexington Ballet. Here to discuss it, and the weekend’s other events, is Rich Copley, who reports on arts and culture for the Lexington Herald Leader.

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