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Misty Copeland
(1982-)
Who Is Misty Copeland?
Misty Copeland endured a tumultuous home life to find her way to dance, eventually studying under California ballet instructor Cindy Bradley.
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Copeland joined the studio company of American Ballet Theatre in 2000, becoming a soloist several years later and starring in an array of productions such as The Nutcracker and Firebird. An icon whose star shines beyond the world of classical dance, in late June 2015 Copeland became the first African American performer to be appointed as an ABT principal dancer in the company's decades-long history.
Early Life and Family
Copeland was born on September 10, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the fourth of six siblings.
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