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About Misty Copeland
American ballet dancer and author, born 1982
Misty Danielle Copeland is an American ballet dancer and author. Born in 1982, she is best known for her work with American Ballet Theatre and for becoming the company’s first African American female principal dancer in 2015. Copeland spent much of her career at ABT, one of the leading classical ballet companies in the United States. She is also an author, and her public words often reflect her place in ballet and the significance of breaking a long-standing barrier in the field.
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- “I think that the ideal physique and look of a ballerina is always changing with different eras. And it's cont…”Misty Copeland
- “I think I'm pretty laid back. I like cooking, being at home, and going to concerts. And I love to shop!”Misty Copeland
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Books by Misty Copeland
Life in motion
2015