Copeland has long spoken out about her goals to make it as a principal dancer for the company.

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As a dancer for one of the world’s top ballet companies, Misty Copeland is familiar with the high pressure and expectations that comes with her…

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Misty Copeland and her co-star Brooklyn Mack have broken another barrier as the first Black dancers ever to lead a production of Swan Lake! When Misty…

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  As part of its “I Will What I Want” campaign, apparel company Under Armour tapped black ballerina Misty Copeland to show off her amazing athleticism while…

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Ballerina Misty Copeland is one of many women we’re celebrating during March, Women’s History Month. Raised in the Seattle area, Copeland overcome huge obstacles, including…