Arts Aug 19 A dancer and choreographer’s Brief But Spectacular take on communicating through movement
Arts Jan 11 Misty Copeland’s ‘Bunheads’ is an ode to friendship in the dance studio The new children’s book by ballet star Misty Copeland is filled with direct nods to real people in her life who have encouraged her talent over the years, but also the more universal ways that dance friends become sources of… By Joshua Barajas
Arts Dec 23 Watch 5:57 Dancer Misty Copeland’s graceful steps are halted by the pandemic Misty Copeland has been a major star in American cultural life for much of the last decade. As principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, she became the first Black woman to achieve that position in the company’s 75 year…
Arts Apr 25 In “Ballet Across America,” Misty Copeland and Justin Peck paint dance’s diverse future “I hope that American ballet will continue to evolve in a way that really embraces who we are as artists and Americans,” Copeland said. By Michelle Harven, Dayana Morales Gomez
Nation May 02 Ballerina Misty Copeland immortalized with her own Barbie Following the reveal of of the new multiple-size Barbie line, Mattel on Monday released a Misty Copeland doll to honor the first-African American woman to be named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. By Dominique Bonessi
Jun 30 Misty Copeland makes history as American Ballet Theatre’s first black principal ballerina By Joshua Barajas Misty Copeland, who has been outspoken about race in the world of dance, has become the first black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre, a first in the top ballet company's 75-year history. Continue reading
Aug 08 Grit and limbs propelled Misty Copeland’s improbable rise through ballet’s ranks By Julia Griffin In a ballet world filled with white swans, Misty Copeland stands out. As the first African-American female to hold the rank of Soloist at American Ballet Theater in 20 years, Copeland has had an improbable rise. In her new memoir… Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch Ballerina Misty Copeland stands out in world of white swans By PBS NewsHour Continue watching