Christopher M. Wurst Consul for Press and Culture Gives Remarks in Honor of Misty Copeland
Milan, December 22, 2016
On Thursday, Dec 22nd, PAO Chris Wurst presented American Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland with the Consul General’s Award for Cultural Diplomacy at a luncheon reception hosted by Irene and Vincenzo Gambino in her honor. Roberto Bolle, La Scala’s etoile, invited Ms. Copeland to dance with him in an attempt to: DANCE AGAINST (RACIAL BARRIERS).
The local edition of La Repubblica carried an article by the title: “Bolle: Misty and Me: Our Ballet against Barriers.”
Bolle noted: “We are not used to see an African-American Juliet. But this is an important sign, it is modern, it is change. It’s going against barriers and prejudices. “An unconventional choice and a sign of the times.” Bolle praised Copeland for her talent. Romeo and Juliet opened on Tuesday Dec 20.
