‘“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes has spanked ABC Family’s new dance-school series, “Bunheads,” for its lack of diversity.
“Hey @abcfbunheads: really? You couldn’t cast even ONE young dancer of color so I could feel good about my kid watching this show?” Rhimes, who’s African-American, tweeted.
“NOT ONE?”
“Bunheads,” created by Amy Sherman-Palladino (“Gilmore Girls”), premiered Monday night on ABC Family.
It revolves around an ex-ballerina-turned-Vegas showgirl (Sutton Foster) who becomes a teacher at her mother-in-law’s dance school, located in a quiet coastal town.
“I def don’t feel bad when my kid watches white performers,” Rhimes tweeted in a follow-up. “Not at all what I’m saying.
“Am a huge Gilmore Girls fan. Just pointing out one issue.”
Rhimes’ three ABC shows — including “Scandal” and “Private Practice” — feature ethnically diverse casts.
ABC Family officials had no comment.