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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.
Misty Copeland as the Ballerina Princess, a gifted dancer in the mysterious Four Realms. Matthew Macfadyen as Benjamin Stahlbaum, Clara's father and a widower following the death of his wife Marie. Anna Madeley as Queen Marie Stahlbaum, Clara's late mother who created and ruled over the Four Realms as a child.
The dancer also wrote a children's book titled Ballerina Dreams. Related: Celebrity deaths 2024: Remembering the stars we've lost this year "Her life was one defined by grace, purpose, and ...
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)
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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 ...