By:Elena may

She was born Dec. 30 1977She was born Dec. 30 1977

She is a Ballerina

How she became famous

Fascinating Facts

Because of her skin color she was not given solos in one company she was in.

She has been is 4 dance company's and is now a free-lance guest artist.

• She is considering opening her own dance studio and company.

A quote she is remembered for

saying

It's a new beginning, and all new beginnings are difficult.

I think she should be remembered this month because, most people think of African American dancers as hip hop or jazz, but she was a ballerina and she is amazing doing it and most people don't know her but, that didn't stop her from being amazing, and I am a ballerina and I respect her and what she did.

Why she should be remembered

this month