Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva is breaking barriers and inspiring change in the world of ballet. Silva, a member of the Dance Theater of Harlem, has been advocating for more diversity and inclusivity in the dance industry.
One of Silva's main challenges was finding pointe shoes that matched her skin tone. She had to color her shoes with makeup until 2019 when brands finally started offering more shades. Silva hopes to create her own line of pointe shoes, similar to Rihanna's Fenty makeup line, to cater to dancers of all skin tones.
