Vitoria Bueno is a 16-year-old Brazilian ballerina who was born without arms due to a genetic condition — but with a gift for dance — wants others to know this: “We are much bigger than our disabilities, so we have to chase our dreams.” She’s a rising star at her ballet academy in her hometown…
Vandana Hart is a dancer, choreographer, producer, activist, and UN Ambassador, and inspirational performing artist She is best known as the creator and host of the hit Netflix series We Speak Dance. She is also the former coordinator of the UN Women Safe Cities Global Programme. Vanda created and hosted We Speak Dance, which aired…
Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer. She is one of the very few performers to win an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy, thus becoming an EGOT. As a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer, her career has spanned over 70 years; From the age of nine, Rita performed…
Leslie Caron is a French-American actress and dancer who appeared in 45 films between 1951 and 2003. Her autobiography, Thank Heaven, was published in 2010 in the UK and US. She was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the…
Lizzy Howell is a 16 year-old, plus size dancer who catapulted to fame after she shared a video of herself in ballet class. She is on a mission to educate people about what dancers are “supposed” to look like.
Eileen Kramer is an Australian dancer and choreographer. Born in November 1914, she is still active as of December 2017. Eileen has had a passion for dance since she was 24. In 2008 she published Walkabout Dancer, an account of her life.
Debbie Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
Maddie Ziegler is an American child dancer, actress and model. She is best known for appearing in six seasons of Lifetime’s reality show Dance Moms and for starring in Sia’s music video “Chandelier.”
Lady Gaga speaks about the women who have inspired her. She has been named Associated Press Entertainer of the Year, and Billboards’ Woman of the year. She is a Golden Globe 2016 winner for the Best Actress in a Limited Series.
Grace Kraaijvanger is the head of The Hivery, a co-working space where women can pursue their work, passions, and ideas. She is a private business and career consultant.
