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
I wake up every morning, and I go to ballet class no matter what's going on the night before. That's my priority, and that's what makes me feel sane and not removed from the realities of my world. Misty Copeland balletclassfeel 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
The ballet world I don't think is an art form that is quick to change or to adjust or evolve. Misty Copeland adjustartballet 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
As a child, I had been told that I was exactly what a ballerina should be. Misty Copeland ballerinachildtell Change image and share on social
I feel like with 'On the Town,' it was the perfect production and the perfect opportunity. Misty Copeland feelopportunityperfect Change image and share on social
I think body-image issues are not just a dancer thing. I think we're much more in tune and aware because the body is our instrument and art, and we stare at ourselves in a mirror all day, but I feel like it's something that every woman experiences and every girl experiences. Misty Copeland artawarebody share on social
All you can do is be your best self. I've always felt that I had to be that much more aware of how I present myself. I'm representing more than just me. I think every person should think that way. Misty Copeland awarefelthave Change image and share on social
I think that the ideal physique and look of a ballerina is always changing with different eras. And it's continuing to change. Misty Copeland ballerinachangecontinue Change image and share on social
