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 …

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Jan 15, 2026 · 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 …

9 hours ago · Misty Copeland met with students and shared why access and representation in classical ballet still matter for the next generation.

2 days ago · Misty Copeland is sharing an update after undergoing hip replacement just weeks after she took her final bow in October 2025.

Jun 30, 2025 · Misty Copeland made history as the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black principal dancer. Here’s everything to know about Misty Copeland's life now.

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.

3 days ago · Misty Copeland said she is in recovery after hip replacement surgery. She shared the update in a candid social media post this week.

Oct 23, 2025 · Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art …

2 days ago · Misty Copeland is opening up about her recovery after hip replacement surgery, sharing a candid look at healing just weeks after taking her final bow with American Ballet Theatre in October …