Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) [1] is an American ballet dancer and author. She has danced primarily for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical ballet …

Oct 23, 2025 · Misty Copeland is an American ballet dancer who, in 2015, became the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). Her inspiring story made …

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 living in a …

Jun 30, 2025 · After 25 years spent dancing with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Misty Copeland is retiring. Ten years ago, the prima ballerina became the company’s first Black principal dancer.

Oct 23, 2025 · Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American principal ballerina at The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in 2015. She began her career in the ABT in 2000 …

Oct 22, 2025 · After a storied, decades-long career, ballerina Misty Copeland — known just as much for her advocacy offstage as her accomplishments on — is retiring from American Ballet Theatre.

Nov 5, 2025 · Misty Copeland was the first Black female principal dancer in the history of American Ballet Theatre. She took a final bow at Lincoln Center on Oct. 22, 2025. It's not easy watching your …

Nov 27, 2025 · Misty Copeland steps out onto a towering balcony on the stage of the David H. Koch Theater at New York City’s Lincoln Center. As she points her toe, the star-studded audience erupts …

Oct 28, 2025 · As Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer, Copeland made history not only as an artist, but also as a leader and a role model. She’s handled it all with authority and humor,...

5 days ago · Misty Copeland retired from the American Ballet Theater on Oct. 22 after a historic and trailblazing nearly 30-year career.