A few years later, in 1998, Copeland won first place at the Music Center Spotlight Awards at 15 years old. Before the finals ...
Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the renowned American Ballet Theatre (ABT), is slated to have her farewell from the company on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in New York ...
After a storied, decades-long career, ballerina Misty Copeland — known just as much for her advocacy offstage as her accomplishments on — is retiring from American Ballet Theatre. Copeland, who last ...
On October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) during a gala at Lincoln Center, closing the curtain on a remarkable 25-year career. At 43, Copeland ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in ...
Misty Copeland gave a powerful final performance marking the end of her groundbreaking 24-year career with American Ballet Theatre. Misty Copeland dazzled Lincoln Center with grace and grit Wednesday ...