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Curtain Call: Misty Copeland Leaves The American Ballet Theatre

The first Black woman promoted to American Ballet Theatre’s principal reflects on representation, legacy, and building institutions that welcome all bodies.
10/23/2025

Misty Copeland Announces Retirement from American Ballet Theatre After 25 Years

The history-making ballerina will take her final bow this October, closing a landmark chapter with ABT—but not with dance.
06/09/2025

Misty Copeland Reflects on Not Having Early Childhood Kitchen Memories Because She Was Homeless

The iconic ballet dancer said despite an unstable upbringing, her childhood was not bleak.
05/16/2024

Misty Copeland Shares How Prince Changed Her Life

The American Ballet Theatre principal says Prince changed who she was as a person and artist.
03/26/2024

Five Heartwarming Documentaries To Watch With The Family

From Tyler Perry to Michelle Obama, these films will move your soul.
11/21/2023
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Misty Copeland Reveals That She Gave Birth To A Healthy Baby Boy 3 Months Ago

"I will be back on the stage in 2023, hopefully, in the fall.”
07/25/2022

Misty Copeland Reveals That She Gave Birth To A Healthy Baby Boy 3 Months Ago

The ballerina kept her pregnancy private as she welcomed her first child with her husband, Olu Evans.
07/22/2022

'Everything Black' Presented by Ford

A daily reminder of African-American contributions to our world.
02/01/2022
Misty Copeland on BET Buzz 2021.
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Misty Copeland Writes Book Celebrating Black Ballerinas

In 2014, Copeland published her memoir, ‘Life in Motion.’
02/11/2021
attends the Black Girls Rock! 2018 Red Carpet at NJPAC on August 26, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey.

Misty Copeland Writes Book Celebrating Black Ballerinas

“This is my bow to them.”
02/10/2021

Misty Copeland On How George Floyd Protests Have Changed Her Life

“For the first time, people are really seeing it.”
07/22/2020