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MISTY'S STORY
Rising star Misty Copeland makes history as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
When she discovered ballet, however, Misty was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three months of taking her first dance class and performing professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for any classical dancer.
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Congrats @kyle_abraham_! It’s been a thrill to have you creating in the Kaatsbaan studios these past 6 weeks w/ @AIMxKyleAbraham and now w/ @nycballet!
Ballerina & activist @mistyonpointe nominates Kyle for GMA’s Inspiration List: Who’s making Black history in 2021! 📸: @tcwills
@mistyonpointe someone’s ready to be Misty Copeland for “Special American Day” at school! #RoleModel #rebelgirls
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