Ingrid Silva (born 1988/89)[1] is a Brazilian ballet dancer who currently performs with the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City.
Silva was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, to a father who served in the air force and mother who was a maid.
At age 8, she started ballet through a community out-reach program, then trained at Dançando Para Não Dançar, Theatro Municipal's school, and under Deborah Colker and Pedro Pederneiras.
[3] In an appearance on The Today Show, Silva noted that she has to color her pointe shoes, a process known as "pancaking", as most brands only provide light shade options.
[4] In 2020, she appeared in a Nike advertisement celebrating Black History Month, narrated by Serena Williams.