Pazcoguin, the New York City Ballet's first Asian American female soloist, shares her heartfelt and honest journey in ballet, from her childhood in Pennsylvania to the competitive atmosphere of elite ballet training. Her narrative details both the triumphs and harsh realities of the industry, including personal experiences of racism and body shaming. With humor, she recounts disturbing practices in costume cleanliness and the relentless grind of performances, challenging the glamorous facade of the profession. Through her story, she provides vital commentary on the need for change in the culture of ballet.
Pazcoguin rode the waves of extreme passion and unrelenting abuse in the ballet industry, revealing both the joys and dark realities of stagecraft.
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