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Arts Jan 11

Misty Copeland’s ‘Bunheads’ is an ode to friendship in the dance studio

By Joshua Barajas

Arts Dec 23

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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

Dancer Desmond Richardson in "IMPRINT/MAYA." Photo by Teresa Wood.
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

Arts Jun 30

Misty Copeland makes history as American Ballet Theatre’s first black principal ballerina

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.

By Joshua Barajas

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…

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