I want the ballet world to be given the respect that it deserves and to be seen by more people - for so many to experience the beauty that I've received from the ballet world. Misty Copeland balletbeautydeserve Change image and share on social
When it came to my childhood - growing up in a single-parent home, often struggling financially - my mother definitely instilled in me and my siblings this strength, this will, to just continue to survive and succeed. Misty Copeland childhoodcontinuefinancially share on social
I traced the marley floor with my pointe shoes, and imagine myself on the stage, not as a member of the corps, but as a principal dancer. It felt right. It felt like a promise. Some day, somehow, it was going to happen for me. Misty Copeland corpsdancerday 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
It's weird for minorities even just to buy tickets to the ballet. We feel like it's not a part of our lives and we're not a part of that world. Misty Copeland balletbuyfeel Change image and share on social
It's all so surreal, and I'm living my dream. And you know, principal or not, I'm getting to dance all the roles that I've dreamed of doing. Misty Copeland dancedreamhave Change image and share on social
I want to bring awareness to the lack of diversity in ballet, and feel like that's a large part of my purpose. Misty Copeland awarenessballetbring Change image and 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
Dance kind of was always just a part of my natural state as a child. It's something that, whenever music was playing, I was dancing. Misty Copeland childdancekind Change image and share on social
It's a European art form, and you're used to seeing a certain type of person as a ballerina. And I don't look like a lot of the girls around me. Misty Copeland artballerinaeuropean Change image and share on social
