Lauri Fitz-Pegado
Speaker, Advocate, Advisor, Author, and Mentor
Promoting Empowerment and Inclusion in the Arts and in International Affairs.
President Beyond the Ballet Barre Inc. and LJFP Inc.
Author of "Dancing in the Dash: My Story of Empowerment, Diplomacy, and Resilience"
Eclipse by Tina Allen
A tall bronze sculpture of a dancer
perched atop a large ball serves as a constant reminder of graceful power, and of the strength, delicate precision, and tenuousness of balance in life and in dance.
Beyond the Ballet Barre
“A non-profit, Beyond the Ballet Barre works with historically marginalized communities to change the entrenched ballet paradigm. Building a sustainable future for ballet requires enlightened leadership at all levels committed to inclusion of people of color and creating a genuine environment of belonging. Essential to create sustainable spaces are cultural competence, welcoming the voices of experience and survival, and embracing innovation. Discipline, perseverance, and strength developed in ballet training also define the work needed to ensure ballet’s future.”
- Lauri Fitz-Pegado
