As a Black ballerina, it was really tough growing up, Robinson tells My Modern Met.
to get to achieve the same effect, dancers of other skin tones have had to make adaptations.
Now I fully accept everything that’s unique to me, and I embrace them.
The skin tone point shoes are an outward expression of that for me.
More diversity, more inclusiveness, more shade options in brands and companies, more representation is crucial.
It has been a slow process, but I’m glad that people are starting to make changes.
One of her main problems: not being able to find pointe shoes that match her skin tone.
