A Ballerina's Tale - Trailer
Preview: Season 17 Episode 9 | 30s
A Ballerina's Tale premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, February 8, 2016.
Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, considered the pinnacle of ballet in the US. A Ballerina’s Tale is an intimate look at this groundbreaking artist as she shatters barriers and transcends her art.
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A Ballerina's Tale - Trailer
Preview: Season 17 Episode 9 | 30s
Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, considered the pinnacle of ballet in the US. A Ballerina’s Tale is an intimate look at this groundbreaking artist as she shatters barriers and transcends her art.
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A Ballerina's Tale: A Young, Naive Ballerina Pays Her Dues
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Clip: S17 Ep9 | 2m 14s | A Ballerina's Tale premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, February 8, 2016. (2m 14s)
A Ballerina's Tale: Misty's Career in Jeopardy
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Clip: S17 Ep9 | 2m 28s | A Ballerina's Tale premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, February 8, 2016. (2m 28s)
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