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  1. 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 principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.

  2. The Official Website of. MISTY COPELAND. photo by Brad Trent. 01-. MISTY'S STORY. Rising star Misty Copeland makes history as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.

  3. Apr 9, 2024 · Misty Copeland, American ballet dancer who, in 2015, became the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Her inspiring story made her a role model and a pop icon. She appeared in music videos, on Broadway, and in film. Read more about Copelands life and career.

  4. Jul 2, 2015 · Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland is the first African American performer to be appointed as a principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre. Updated: Aug 17, 2020. Photo: Sam...

  5. ABOUT. discover misty's journey. 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.

  6. Nov 14, 2022 · Terry Gross. 42-Minute Listen. Playlist. Enlarge this image. Misty Copeland has been a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre since 2015. She took a break from performing due to...

  7. Jan 4, 2024 · BBC. Misty Copeland talks to Katty Kay on the BBC's Influential series (Credit: BBC) The ballet legend tells the BBC's Katty Kay she hasn't been on a stage in three years – and now, after...

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