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Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) [1] is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States. [2] On June 30, 2015, Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to a principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.
Misty Copeland, the first African American to gain principal dancer status at the American Ballet Theatre, has called Wilkinson a mentor. [8] Copeland's children's book, "The Firebird", was inspired by her relationship with Wilkinson. [12] The narrative tells of a young dancer who, with Copeland's help, finds self-confidence and success.
Later that year, Silva danced The Swan in Misty Copeland's fundraiser, Swans for Relief, a response to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the dance community, with funds going to participating dancers' companies and other related relief funds. [6]
Ballerina, author and philanthropist Misty Copeland’s purpose is to give back to “those who came before [her]” and set a good example for the future generations. The first Black principal ...
Ballet dancer turned producer Misty Copeland, director, writer and producer George C. Wolfe and newly-minted Academy Award nominee Jeffrey Wright are set to receive special honors at this year’s ...
In 2015, Copeland made history as the first Black woman promoted to principal dancer in the 75-year history of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) — and this fall, the prima ballerina blazed a new ...
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina is an autobiography by Misty Copeland, written with Charisse Jones, published March 4, 2014 by Aladdin. [1] In the book, Copeland discusses her history toward becoming the only African-American soloist with the American Ballet Theatre following a life in which she and her family lived in poverty.
Misty Copeland has broken many barriers in her life, but one thing remains consistent and that is her commitment to highlighting the need for representation in the world of dance. With her new ...