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Michaela DePrince, Beloved Ballerina Who Has Worked With Beyoncé, Dies at 29


Michaela DePrince, a powerful ballerina who appeared on Dancing With the Stars and in Beyoncé's Lemonade film, has died.

Michaela DePrince, a powerful ballerina who appeared on Dancing With the Stars and in Beyoncé’s Lemonade film, has died. “With pain in our hearts, we share the loss of star ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, whose artistry touched countless hearts and whose spirit inspired many, leaving an indelible mark on the world of ballet, and beyond,” a statement on DePrince’s Instagram signed by “Team MDP “reads. Notably, DePrince appeared in the “Freedom” visual on Beyoncé’s Lemonade film that accompanied by her 2016 album of the same name.

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