Today we’d like to introduce you to Ingrid Silva.
Ingrid, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I’m originally from Brasil and started ballet at age of 8 years old.
Joined Dance Theatre of Harlem in 2008 my first professional job in ballet company in New York. I never dreamed to be a ballerina by it felt natural, I started falling in love with the art form.
When I joined DTH everything changed I walked into a place where I saw so many dancers that looked like me. This company represents so much in the dance world; I’m so proud to be part of it and be an inspiration to others.
Last December when I met my partner, Helya Mohammadian. She is the founder of Slick Chicks, a line of underwear for women with disabilities. We met while walking our Frenchies and we became very close friends. We both wanted to do something that would make an impact by giving voices to women and helping them achieve their goals. One day we were sitting at a beer garden with our dogs, and came up with the name and created the Instagram, and then all of these people found our account. As women, we haven’t had space to have our voices heard for so long, and finally, now everyone is breaking their shell and speaking out, so I’m very proud to be part of this movement, giving a voice to other women.
Has it been a smooth road?
I mean there will always be struggle somehow. Life, it’s no easy, it’s up to us to make it work. I would definitely say believe in yourself and always be open for challenges.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into EmpowHer New York story. Tell us more about the business.
I think EmpowHer New York is the first worldwide Instagram platform who host takeovers every day. With different women all of the world. I’m proud to connect these women and give them a voice.
For good reason, society often focuses more on the problems rather than the opportunities that exist, because the problems need to be solved. However, we’d probably also benefit from looking for and recognizing the opportunities that women are better positioned to capitalize on. Have you discovered such opportunities?
I believe the world is changing we need more women in general in all areas. Especially women of color.
There is not much diversity out there, and that’s a huge problem.
For the young generation not being able to see themselves in this careers is though so we have to change that.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ingridsilvaballet.com
- Email: empowherny@gmail.com
- Instagram: @empowher_ny
Image Credit:
Rachel Neville
Undergroundnyc
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