Being one of the few African American women to make it to this level in a classical ballet company, the level of American Ballet Theatre, takes a lot of perseverance. Misty Copeland africanamericanballet Change image and share on social
I wanted to open the dialogue about race in ballet and bring more people in. It's just beautiful to see the interest that has exploded for such an incredible art form that I will forever be grateful to! Misty Copeland artballetbeautiful 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 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
Being in ballet class, being on the stage, being surrounded by my peers at American Ballet Theater every day, keeps me so humble and grounded. Being in ballet class, I feel, is like this meditation for me every morning. Misty Copeland americanballetclass share on social
Before dance came into my life, I don't really remember having any major goals or dreams of wanting to be anything. Misty Copeland dancedreamgoal Change image and share on social
I don't want to be anything else other than a ballerina. I love what I do outside of my work, but at the end of the day, I have to sacrifice. Misty Copeland ballerinadayend Change image and share on social
Finding ballet was like finding this missing piece of myself. Misty Copeland balletfindmiss Change image and share on social
Something happens when you feel that energy and excitement from the audience. And you do, I don't know, four pirouettes. You jump higher than you ever have. And it's just this really magical thing that happens in those moments. Misty Copeland audienceenergyexcitement share on social
My curves became an integral part of who I am as a dancer, not something I needed to lose to become one. Misty Copeland curvedancerintegral Change image and share on social
