Ingrid Silva
Ingrid Silva began ballet studies at the age of 8 at Projeto Dançando Para Não Dançar. Silva joined the Professional Training Program and ‘Dancing Through Barriers Ensemble’ in 2008 and became a member of the professional Company in 2013.
In 2020, Silva was on the cover of Vogue Brazil (November Issue), as the first African Brazilian ballerina to do so. This year, she has also worked with various brands, including being the face of Nike in February for Black History Month and sharing her journey into motherhood in November. She is the Founder of EmpowHerNY that was born to foster the will for change within people. Her platform generates opportunities for education and network for those aspiring to claim their own path. She is also the Co-Founder of ‘Blacks in Ballet’ with the purpose of highlighting black ballet dancers and sharing their stories.
Liberated Joy Choreography by Ingrid Silva
“Na Onda da Maré” Documentario.
Ingrid Silva performing with Jon Batiste for The Gates Foundation Goalkeepers event.
International Women’s Day United Nation “For ALL women and girls: rights, equality, empowerment.
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Ingrid Silva - Podcast ONU News (subtitlted)
Ingrid Silva - POINTE SHOES 🤎 / SAPATILHAS 🩰
Ingrid Silva lança livro infantil - Globonews Especial de Domingo
The Greatest. - Ingrid Silva & @DanceTheatreofHarlem
The Greatest. - Ingrid Silva & @chrismcdaniel08
Festival do Futuro - Entrevista Ingrid Silva
Ingrid Silva - Folha de São Paulo Interview (Subtitled)
Love & Connection - I HeartDance NYC
Ingrid Silva e Latham Thomas no "Nike Ultra Sound" - Legendado
The Movement of Motherhood | World Premiere/ IHeartDance NYC
Mulheres Fantásticas - Ingrid Silva no Fantástico
Ingrid Silva at Harvard University Latina Empowerment & Development Conference 2021.
Ingrid Silva BTS - Harvard University Latina Empowerment & Development Conference
“There is hope for many other Ingrids to be part of the dance world."
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