When I was younger, my feet would hurt a lot, but you build up calluses and strength, and you don't feel as much pain there. But then again, it's a give and take. The older you get, you may feel pain in your back or your hips. Misty Copeland backbuildcallus share on social
Barack Obama being President of the United States doesn't mean racism has disappeared. It's all a process, and we have to be aware that the work never ends. Misty Copeland awarebarackdisappear Change image and share on social
I don't feel like my life is that of a superstar! Every day I wake up, I take the train, I go to my ballet class. My everyday life is pretty normal. Misty Copeland balletclassday Change image and share on social
Growing up, I was surrounded by R&B and Hip-Hop, and the closest thing I could find to dance was gymnastics which I watched on TV. So, I just used those avenues I found available right in my milieu to express what was inside of me. Misty Copeland avenueclosedance 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
Most ballerinas take their first ballet class when they are 5 or 6 years old. I was 13 when I took mine on the basketball court of the San Pedro Boys & Girls Club in California. Misty Copeland ballerinaballetbasketball Change image and share on social
Whenever there was chaos in my house, whether it was arguing, being in a cramped space with all of us kids and screaming, I found an empty space where I could just put music on and move. Misty Copeland arguechaoscramp Change image and share on social
40 years old is about the time a principal dancer would start to think about retirement, but some go on to dance a little bit longer than that. Misty Copeland bitedancedancer Change image and share on social
Ballet was so structured. I'd been craving something that could guide me. Misty Copeland balletcraveguide Change image and share on social
I've always approached my career and my life, you know, one day at a time, as if this was the last day that I'm going, because you never know as an athlete and as a dancer. You never know what can happen today, tomorrow. Misty Copeland approachathletecareer share on social
