Aurora in the News
Aurora Tights
Posted on February 12 2020
Performance apparel for dancers and skaters – in an array of tones to match all complexions and sizes. “We’re sending the message ‘You DO belong in this sport,’” the founders of Aurora Tights said, winning the top $15K prize in the latest Pitch Dingman competition.
Aurora Tights
Posted on October 28 2019
We sat down with Aurora Tights Co-Founder and 2019 Pitch Dingman Competition winner Jasmine Snead to talk about her experiences as an entrepreneur.
Aurora Tights
Posted on July 19 2019
My name is Imani Rickerby, I was a competitive synchronized ice skater for 13 years, and I hated Actionphotos.com. I sound crazy, right? Action photos to a synchro competition are like peanut butter on a PB&J. My action photos at every competition symbolized a reminder to the judges, technical panel, audience, and even my teammates something I tried desperately to hide: A black girl trying to masquerade inside somebody else’s body.
Aurora Tights
Posted on May 14 2019
In figure skating or gymnastics, athletes strive to put together the perfect outfit to complement a hoped-for perfect routine. That can be harder for athletes of color, as the attire hasn’t always matched their skin tones.
Aurora Tights
Posted on March 11 2019
Inclusive performance apparel for ice Skaters and dancers of all skin tones wins Pitch Dingman Competition’s top prize.
Aurora Tights
Posted on March 08 2019
Jasmine Snead, a public policy graduate student, presents her activewear company, Aurora Tights, which offers tights to skaters and dancers of all skin colors, at the Pitch Dingman Finals, an annual business start-up competition. Aurora Tights won the $15,000 grand prize.
Aurora Tights
Posted on February 09 2019
In anticipation of the final round of the 2019 Pitch Dingman Competition, the Dingman Center is interviewing each of the five startup finalists about their progress and upcoming challenges as they prepare to compete for the $15,000 Grand Prize on March 7th in the Grand Ballroom of Stamp Student Union.
Aurora Tights
Posted on June 26 2018
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship is one of the nation’s pre-eminent institutions where the research, education, and practice of entrepreneurship. After the Terp Startup Accelerator, the Dingman Center interviewed co-founders, Jasmine Snead and Sydney Parker.
