I've gotten nothing but warmth from the Black community and positive feedback. Misty Copeland blackcommunityfeedback Change image and share on social
It's hard to change someone's ideas when they might not even really consciously know that they're being racist, or have racist ideas, just because ballet has been this way for hundreds of years. Misty Copeland balletchangeconsciously Change image and share on social
When people meet me in person, they're usually surprised at how petite I am because there's this idea that because I'm black, I just look a certain way. Misty Copeland blackideameet Change image and share on social
Ballet found me, I guess you could say. I was discovered by a teacher in middle school. I always danced my whole life. I never had any training, never was exposed to seeing dance, but I always had something inside of me. I would love to choreograph and dance around. Misty Copeland balletchoreographdance share on social
The classical ballet world is so exclusive and small, and a lot of people don't know about it. Misty Copeland balletclassicalexclusive Change image and share on social
I think American Ballet Theatre is setting that standard now for classical ballet, that you can dream big, and it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from, what your background is. Misty Copeland americanbackgroundballet Change image and share on social
That something that I fought so hard for throughout the beginning of my career is I didn't want to pancake my skin a lighter color to fit into the... ballet. I wanted to be myself. I didn't want to have to wear makeup that made my nose look thinner. Misty Copeland balletbegincareer share on social
My childhood is a part of my story, and it's why I'm who I am today and why my career is what it is. Misty Copeland careerchildhoodpart Change image and share on social
At least in my performances, the audience has become so diverse in a way that I don't think ballet has ever experienced. Misty Copeland audienceballetdiverse Change image and share on social
I think I'm pretty laid back. I like cooking, being at home, and going to concerts. And I love to shop! Misty Copeland backconcertcook Change image and share on social
