Misty Copeland

Biography

Misty Danielle Copeland is an American ballet dancer and author, known for her groundbreaking achievements in the world of ballet. In 2015, she became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history. Rising to stardom at age 13, Copeland's remarkable journey took her from a prodigious dancer to a world-renowned artist, marked by both professional success and personal challenges.