Misty Copeland’s support for young dancers is en pointe. The professional ballerina, 41, has been paving the way for the next generation of performers since she burst onto the scene in 2000, but ...

With ‘Bunheads Act 2,’ Misty Copeland spotlights friendship, culture, and why joy (not perfection) keeps her on stage. Misty ...

NEW YORK — 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 her new role: principal dancer.

Copeland’s new children’s book is a delightful read that teaches youngsters the importance of determination, compassion, and ...

NEW YORK − For Misty Copeland, dance has always been her activism. In 2015, she became the first Black woman in American Ballet Theatre history to be promoted to principal dancer, more than a decade ...

Next month, Misty Copeland will take the final bow of her trailblazing ballet career and, this month, she has a new children’s book that focuses on her early years. The first Black principal dancer ...

Misty Copeland is the subject of a new documentary that tells of her rise to dan — -- Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland is the subject of a new documentary that tells of her history-making rise to ...

Misty Copeland arrives at the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image ...

The professional ballerina works with nonprofit Youth America Grand Prix, a dance organization celebrating its 25th anniversary with an N.Y.C. gala on April 18 Courtesy Misty Copeland Misty Copeland’s ...

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 her new role: principal dancer. “This is it,” ...