Ballet is often seen as the pinnacle of the dance world, with its intense training and brutal demands on the human body. But what happens when your entry to this art form is blocked, not because of your ability but because of the colour of your skin?

These are the stories of our Black British ballet pioneers, from those who were denied training and work in the UK to those who finally managed to smash the colour bar in the UK’s leading ballet companies.

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How has your race shaped your life and dreams?

Two and a Half Questions is an exploration of the lives and aspirations of the Windrush generation and those who came after them.

Working with a group of young people, the filmmaker, Clovis Lowe, captured interviews with people of Caribbean and African heritage from all walks of life, from lawyers and dancers to politicians, social workers and entrepreneurs.

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Inspired by ‘A Great Day in Harlem’, the iconic photograph that pictured 57 Jazz luminaries of the day, Black Cultural Archives hosted a historic group photoshoot of notable Black British artists in Britain by the legendary photographer, Charlie Phillips.

We supported two young people on the day to create a behind the scenes video record of this cultural milestone, interviewing the artists and filming their responses.

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