Michaela Mabinty DePrince: 5 Things To Know About The Trailblazing Black Ballerina Who Died At 29 - Page 3
3. She made an impact.
Michaela DePrince attends the Tommy Hilfiger presentation in Milan during the Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 on September 16, 2019 in Milan, Italy. Source: Pietro D’Aprano / Getty
Michaela made notable strides in and beyond the ballet world. She joined the prestigious Boston Ballet as a second soloist in 2021 and starred in Dancing with the Stars at just 17. The legendary ballerina also appeared in Beyoncé’s acclaimed Lemonade visual album and was a prominent spokesperson for several major brands, including J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Microsoft. She has also collaborated with fashion giants like Jockey and Tommy Hilfiger and has been featured in top magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Numéro and Vogue.
In addition to her entertainment achievements, Michaela delivered a popular TedTalk and spoke alongside Barack Obama at the Forward Leadership Event. Most recently, she starred in the family film Coppélia, which combines live-action dance with animation. The film premiered at the Annecy Festival in France to critical acclaim and is set to appear at other film festivals before its cinematic release later this fall.
