Misty Copeland made history as the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black principal dancer. Here’s everything to know about ...

Misty Copeland poses for a portrait on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Taylor JewellCopeland has also made a short film with her production company.

Copeland has also made a short film with her production company. And her philanthropic organization, The Misty Copeland Foundation, works on increasing diversity in the dance world and giving more ...

Misty Copeland poses for a portrait on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP) ...

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’ When Copeland exits ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company ...

Copeland has also made a short film with her production company. And her philanthropic organization, The Misty Copeland Foundation, works on increasing diversity in the dance world and giving more ...

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland has decided to move on to what she calls “the next stage” in her career. Copeland broke barriers at American Ballet Theatre. Ten years ago she became the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a hastily arranged news conference at American Ballet Theatre, fighting back tears of pride over her new role: principal ...