Misty Copeland permanently changed ballet and the arts. Now she’s ready for her next challenge

After a storied, decades-long career, ballerina Misty Copeland — known just as much for her advocacy offstage as her ...
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Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’

Misty Copeland poses for a portrait on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP) NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a ...

Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement show

Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired ...
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Misty Copeland's dedication to inclusion spans many projects - and her push for new dance emojis

FILE - Misty Copeland attends the American Ballet Theatre June gala and premiere of "Like Water for Chocolate" in New York on June 22, 2023. The first Black woman to be promoted to principal ...
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Misty Copeland’s new picture story, ‘Bunheads, Act 2,’ will be out in September

NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to ...
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Misty Copeland Says Good-bye to ABT

It’s been five years since we last saw an ABT performance from Copeland, who had taken some time away from the company to ...

Misty Copeland says farewell to the stage after career as trailblazing ballerina

In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Misty Copeland reflects on her decision to step away from the American Ballet ...