The Color Between The Lines with Esther Dillard

At just 13 years old, Bellen Woodard is leading a powerful movement—one crayon and ballet slipper at a time. In this heartfelt conversation on The Color Between the Lines, Bellen opens up about the moment she was told brown tights weren’t part of the ballet uniform—and how that led to her new book, Ballet Brown.

Host Esther Dillard dives into Bellen’s journey from starting the More Than Peach project to challenging outdated norms in dance, publishing, and education. Together, they explore what it means to create inclusive spaces where every child sees themselves reflected—in art, on stage, and in life.

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🎙 About Esther Dillard:
Esther Dillard is an award-winning journalist and host of The Color Between the Lines, a platform that spotlights untold stories, powerful voices, and issues impacting underrepresented communities. She has a passion for truth and advocacy and brings depth, empathy, and fearless storytelling to every conversation.

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