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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.
"Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of dancers, but her absence leaves a void that will be felt deeply," said Misty Copeland. Michaela DePrince, a barrier-breaking ballerina who ...
Sierra Leonean ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who starred in TV show "Dancing with the Stars" and Beyonce's "Lemonade" music video album, died on Friday at the age of 29, her family said.
A Ballerina's Tale is a 2015 documentary film revolving around the career of Misty Copeland, who serves as the narrator of the film as well as its subject.The film premiered on April 19, 2015, at the Tribeca Film Festival. [1]
Ballerina Misty Copeland during New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 at Moynihan Station on Feb. 11, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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.
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 ...