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Misty Copeland Stuns 2026 Oscars With Surprise Performance

Discover the details behind the legendary dancer’s first major public performance since her retirement.
03/16/2026

How Misty Copeland’s Historic Promotion Changed the Dance World

Copeland was the first African-American woman to be named the American Ballet Theatre’s principal dancer.
02/23/2026

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