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A woman is smiling as she hands a book to a young girl with a large bow in her hair at a crowded indoor event, with many people sitting and standing in the background.
Four women are engaged in conversation inside a bookstore surrounded by shelves of books. One woman on the right is holding a brochure or flyer, and another on the left is gesturing as she speaks.
A woman with braided hair sitting on a chair facing a seated group of children in a room, with a few adults standing around, and a large black-and-white photograph on the wall.
A group of young girls and an adult woman in a ballet class, holding certificates with ballet images and text, standing on a stage in a dance studio.

Bring Brown Girls Do Ballet® to Your Classroom

Looking to inspire and empower your students through the arts? Brown Girls Do Ballet® partners with schools to make that possible in two impactful ways:

Ballerina Story Time
Invite us for an interactive, in-person or virtual visit where students enjoy a ballet-themed read-aloud, followed by a fun beginner ballet lesson led by a real-life ballerina of color. Perfect for Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms, libraries, or school assemblies.

Free Lesson Plan
Use our Brown Girls Do Ballet children’s book in your classroom with our ready-to-go, standards-aligned lesson plan. It’s designed to spark conversations around representation, confidence, and creativity—no dance experience required!

Whether you’re an educator, librarian, or program coordinator, we’re here to help you bring the power of ballet and storytelling to your students in a meaningful way.

Ready to get started? Contact us or download the lesson plan now.

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