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Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States. On June 30, 2015, Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to a principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.
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Jul 2, 2015 · Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland is the first African American performer to be appointed as a principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre.
Jun 26, 2024 · Misty Copeland (born September 10, 1982, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.) is an American ballet dancer who, in 2015, became the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT).
Rising star Misty Copeland makes history as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she discovered ballet, however, Misty was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor.
Misty Danielle Copeland is an American ballet dancer associated with the New York based company ‘American Ballet Theatre’. Regarded as an icon in her field, her formal introduction to ballet occurred when she was 13, on the drill team of her middle school.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in San Pedro, California, Misty Copeland began her ballet studies at the late age of thirteen. At fifteen, she won first place in the Music Center Spotlight Awards.
Apr 1, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater. Discover how she overcame challenges, broke barriers and inspired millions with her talent and grace.
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