First Latina Rockette

Meet the FIRST LATINA Rockette, Lillian Colon 🩰⁠ ⁠ Lillian became the first Latina Rockette in 1987, the exact year the group opened membership to Brown and Black dancers 🧐 (yes, insane) She was also the only dancer over 50 who auditioned for — and got cast in — In the Heights 📽⁠ ⁠ Gracias Lillian, for pushing forward and boundaries for mujeres in dance.⁠ ⁠ 📸: Forbes⁠