Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) [1] is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States. …

Rising star Misty Copeland makes history as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she discovered ballet, however, Misty was …

Jun 9, 2025 · Misty Copeland, American ballet dancer who, in 2015, became the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Her inspiring story …

Jun 9, 2025 · Misty Copeland is ready for her swan song. The dancer , 42, has announced she will retire from the American Ballet Theatre after more than 20 years and deliver her final …

Jun 9, 2025 · Misty’s advocacy for inclusion, equity, and education ensures her impact will resonate far beyond this moment.” Beyond the stage, Copeland is a New York Times best …

Jun 9, 2025 · Copeland has also made a short film with her production company. And her philanthropic organization, The Misty Copeland Foundation, works on increasing diversity in …

Jun 7, 2025 · This week’s guest is the dancer Misty Copeland, who has some pretty big news. She’s retiring after 25 years with the American Ballet Theater, and she’ll be dancing a final …

Jun 9, 2025 · After a five-year hiatus from the American Ballet Theatre stage, Principal Dancer Misty Copeland will return for one night only to take her final bow with the company.

6 days ago · Through her nonprofit, The Misty Copeland Foundation, she continues to advocate for diversity in dance by providing access, training and resources for children from …

Jun 9, 2025 · NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a hastily arranged news conference at American Ballet Theatre, fighting back tears of pride over …