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Misty Copeland

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Misty Copeland

Principal Dancer

Born 1982 (44)

American

Ballet

First African American woman to be named principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre.

Website @@mistycopeland @@mistycopeland

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Known For

Odette/Odile in Swan Lake The Firebird in The Firebird (Ratmansky)Juliet in Romeo and Juliet Clara in The Nutcracker (Ratmansky)Swanilda in Coppélia

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Defining moments and milestones

Career Highlight

First African American female principal dancer at ABT; Time 100

Principal Houses

American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
ABT Studio Company
San Pedro City Ballet
San Francisco Ballet

Available Performances

Recordings featuring Misty Copeland in the Society index

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