“Emilia Garrido is redefining access to ballet through her bilingual initiative, opening doors for children from underrepresented communities.”
“Her work transforms personal struggle into opportunity, creating pathways for a new generation of dancers.”
“Garrido is breaking down long-standing barriers in ballet, offering free, bilingual classes designed to inspire a love for dance.”
“She challenges the exclusivity of ballet by creating inclusive spaces for children of diverse backgrounds.”
“St. Paul Ballet is breaking down barriers so all can dance, driven by leaders like Emilia Garrido.”
“Her work centers equity, representation, and real community access to the arts.”
“Una artista latina está abriendo el mundo del ballet a niños de comunidades minoritarias.”
“Su proyecto transforma su propia historia en oportunidades para otros.”
“A project that reimagines ballet as an accessible and transformative experience.”
“Ballet Explorers empowers children through movement, creativity, and cultural inclusion.”
“Through her work as a Phillips Scholar, Emilia Garrido created a program that blends ballet training with broader artistic exploration.”
“Her initiative demonstrates the impact of education, creativity, and community engagement.”