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20154 minPGdocumentary

Misty Copeland

20154 minPGdocumentary

Misty Copeland became the first Black American ballerina to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015 after overcoming a challenging upbringing.

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Misty Copeland became the first Black American ballerina to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015 after overcoming a challenging upbringing.

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Lily Baldwin

Lily Baldwindirector

Misty Copeland

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Charisse Jonescast

Susan Fales-Hillcast

Raven Wilkinson

Raven Wilkinsoncast

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Misty Copeland was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015, becoming the first Black American ballerina to do so in the elite classical company's 75-year history. Misty sheds light on beating all odds through a difficult upbringing and learning ballet at 13 years old. She also expresses the importance of giving back to the communities she hopes to inspire. Friends and colleagues also share their admiration for the prominent dancer and advocate.

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