I've gotten nothing but warmth from the Black community and positive feedback. Misty Copeland blackcommunityfeedback Change image and share on social
I know that I'm talented, and I know that I'm not in American Ballet Theater because I'm black - I'm here because I'm a gifted dancer. Misty Copeland americanballetblack 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
I think that having a platform and having a voice to be seen by people beyond the classical ballet world has really been my power, I feel. Misty Copeland balletclassicalfeel Change image and share on social
Don't hold on to the barre like, 'I might die.' It's just ballet. Misty Copeland balletbarredie Change image and share on social
Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you. Misty Copeland beautifulfearlesspeople Change image and share on social
There are no taking days off. There are no distractions. If I had that, I physically wouldn't be capable of going onstage and performing live theater. It's extremely demanding. I have to be in ballet class every day. Misty Copeland balletcapableclass 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 was the first person in my family who was ever interested in dance, or fine art of any kind for that matter - I came from a very humble beginning in San Pedro, California. Misty Copeland artbegincalifornia Change image and share on social
I think all dancers are control freaks a bit. We just want to be in control of ourselves and our bodies. That's just what the ballet structure, I think, kind of puts inside of you. Misty Copeland balletbitebody Change image and share on social
