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
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
My favorite role of all? Whatever I'm working on in the moment. Misty Copeland favoritemomentrole 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
I was on a path. I was going to become a principal dancer. I never let my mind rest. Misty Copeland dancermindpath Change image and share on social
