Michaela DePrince in motion at Women in the World

With stints at the American Ballet Theatre, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the Dutch National Ballet under her belt, Michaela DePrince now reigns as a globally renowned dancer. Credits: Choreography by Peter Leung/House of Makers, track: Quiet Music, composed by Nico Muhly.

[marittahaggenmacher]

RIP dear Michaela, Amsterdam was so proud to have you here🙏🏻

[lcarolynghearing]

Such a stunning performance…I’m so very sorry to learn of her passing…May her memory be a blessing to us all 🌹 🕯

[jadam]

Michaela, thank you for existing as long as you did, beautiful ballerina.

[nobody]

Rest in Peace dear Michaela, you deserved a better life! You were amazing and beautiful. Now you are save and together with your dear parents. We never ever will forget you!!!❤ For always with us, love from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

[AniseDebose]

I studied Ballet. Ballet is so much harder than it appears. Those who are very talented like Michaela, make it look so easy. Michaela was very talented. What a joy to Watch.

[stormkeepersage]

My three-year-old daughter just watched this and screamed, "SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!" She's certain she wants to be a ballerina now

[tomdejong]

Rest in peace Michaela... Mabinty 🙏 Hard to believe you won't be around. Your story and your art will remembered ❤

[cindyc]

Incredible maturity for such a young dancer. Her body control is stunningly beautiful.

[toricollins]

I just learned of Michaela in the last few weeks, & what a tragedy to hear of her passing. R.I.P. Michaela. You lit a fire for so many young Black girlies who look like you to see themselves in Ballet & can now enjoy the simple pleasure of having shoes that match their skin tone. R.I.P. 🖤⭐️

[kwright]

OMG she's too encaptivating. You just can't get enough of her dancing. There is no one in this world or has been that is this good. She's practically flawless - she creates pictures when she dances. The eyes see many things when she dances. One just wants to live and breath her. She's what all dance tutors have been wanting to see from everyone that aspires to be a dancer. She will go down in history - well she should.

[pysvtfa]

It’s like watching the world’s most powerful butterfly. Just incredible. RIP 🧚🏾‍♀️

[Bee_de_NYC]

I used to always come back to this performance when I was sad or needed inspiration. You will continue to inspire so many of us for the rest of our lives.
Rest in the perfect beauty that you are 🕊

[Seereene]

This performance enthralls me. I suddenly started to see her as this beautiful bird with flowing feathers and wings. I can watch this over and over.

[Lily-wcmh]

She is an incredible dancer and deserves more attention for it!

[warmcozy]

R..I.P., Michaela DePrince. You were a beautiful light in the world and now your lovely soul can be a beautiful light with God.

[pallas-danceyogapallas]

This is in my opinion the most exquisite footage of Michaela. It’s my favorite. Rest in peace, most beautiful soul 💜🩰

[julieuk]

I love the simplicity and honesty of this dance. It was Michaela at her best RIP.x❤

[kirstietp]

Watching this I sense she's not just going through the motions, but has something she is conveying to us. We can thank her for sharing her gift with us and wish her peaceful eternal rest.

[dianehellman]

She is amazing. Born into poverty and orphaned, she never gave up on her dream. Her beautiful adopted mother believed in her and helped her achieve her success. ❤️

[roelandl.c.heijting]

A true ode to the ability of dancing of the human body. Such a pity she passed away so young 😢❤🙏