As a dedicated follower of the dance world, I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Michaela Mabinty DePrince at the tender age of 29. Her story was one of resilience, hope, and determination that transcended the confines of the stage and touched the hearts of many.
The dance world is in mourning.
The principal dancer for Boston Ballet, Michaela Mabinty DePrince, tragically passed away at the young age of 29. Her passing was announced on her official Instagram account on September 13th, but no details about the cause of her death were disclosed.
The description of her life emphasized elegance, intention, and resilience. Her devotion to her art, her compassionate work for humanity, and her bravery in facing seemingly impossible obstacles have left an indelible impression on us, continuing to serve as a source of inspiration.
They noted that even though her stay among us was regrettably short, her genius and impact will persistently illuminate the memories of everyone whose lives she influenced by her tale, enduring through future generations.
DePrince, born Mabinty in Sierra Leone in 1995, found herself at an orphanage when her parents died during the country’s prolonged civil war. By the age of 4, she was adopted by an American family who mourned deeply upon the ballet dancer’s demise and voiced their sorrow publicly.
With deep regret, we share the unexpected loss of our extraordinary sister, Michaela Mabinty DePrince, as expressed in a statement to Facebook by the family. Her impact transcended borders, touching countless lives worldwide, ours included. She was an indelible source of inspiration for everyone fortunate enough to know her or learn about her remarkable journey.
Deprince’s adoptive sister, Mia Mabinty DePrince – who they were adopted with as children from Sierra Leone – shared her thoughts on her sister’s passing, saying, “I am absolutely stunned and filled with profound sorrow. My stunning sister is gone now.
She went on to say, “She was a source of inspiration for me. Whether it was bounding across the stage or jetting off to underdeveloped nations to teach dance to orphans and children, she was relentless in her pursuit of fulfilling her dreams in the arts and dance. Michaela (Mabinty) has left an indelible mark on countless stages around the world. She will be deeply missed. I adore you, my lovely Butterfly.
Deprince openly discussed the challenges she faced during her childhood spent in an orphanage. It was within this institution that she stumbled upon an abandoned magazine, which would eventually guide her towards a career as a professional ballet dancer.
In 2012, she shared with the BBC about a woman on the magazine cover, “She was standing on her tiptoes, adorned in a pink, enchanting tutu. It was an extraordinary sight – a costume sparkling with glitter, exuding beauty. To me, she embodied everything beautiful, hopeful, loving, and fulfilling that I lacked.
As she explained, she thought to herself, “‘Wow! This is what I want to be.'”
After being adopted by their family in New Jersey, she began her dance education at the Rock School of Dance in Philadelphia. Subsequently, she attended the American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Ballet and later became a member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem in 2012. DePrince also danced with the Dutch National Ballet, and in 2021, she joined the Boston Ballet as a principal soloist.
In a touching tribute on Instagram, Boston Ballet expressed their affection and solidarity towards the family of Michaela Mabinty DePrince during their period of mourning.
It was truly lucky for us to have known Mabinty. She was an extraordinary individual, a graceful dancer, and we’ll deeply miss her.
As per the family’s announcement, DePrince is mourned by her sister Mia, along with sisters Beelee, Jaye, Mariel, and Amie, as well as brothers Adam and Erik.
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2024-09-14 01:47