As she retires from American Ballet Theatre, where she was its first black principal dancer, Misty Copeland talks about ...

The sketch concludes with a dance set to music from “Swan Lake,” in which Copeland joins Kimmel and Guillermo, all three center stage, surrounded by members of Ballet Theater. What stands out ...

Her rise followed a standout performance as the lead in “Swan Lake” at the Metropolitan Opera House. Now 42, Copeland discussed her retirement with the Associated Press, stating, “It’s ...

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 ...

Misty Copeland Broke Barriers in Ballet. Now She’s Retiring and Moving to ‘The Next Stage’ NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a hastily arranged news ...

Misty Copeland at American Ballet Theater’s Summer Intensive in 1999. Rosalie O'Connor What was going on in 2019? It was the very first time in my career that I felt fulfillment.

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland has decided to move on to what she calls “the next stage” in her career. Copeland broke barriers at American Ballet Theatre. Ten years ago she became the ...

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.

And now she was becoming the first Black female principal in the company's 75-year history — just days after her New York debut as the lead in "Swan Lake" brought a refreshingly diverse, packed ...