American Ballet Theatre principal Misty Copeland is a trailblazer who is changing the game of classical ballet. And now the amazing 32-year-old is sharing her life story with the whole world in a new documentary, out this week: A Ballerina’s Tale. Directed by Nelson George, the film gives viewers an inside look at the ups […]
How have you been enjoying 2015 so far? Or, as the DS staff have begun to refer to it, The Year of Misty Copeland? I MEAN. Over the past few months, Misty has: -starred in perhaps the greatest commercial of all time; -wowed critics and sellout audiences with her sensitive portrayals of Odette/Odile in Swan […]
Have you seen Misty Copeland lately? Actually, the better question is: Has anyone not seen Misty Copeland lately? The fantastic American Ballet Theatre soloist has been seemingly everywhere for the past few months, promoting her memoir, Life in Motion. Unsurprisingly, Copeland is as poised offstage as she is on—an eloquent spokesperson for black dancers in […]
It’s no wonder Misty Copeland is a role model for countless aspiring ballerinas. Misty didn’t take her first dance class until age 13, at the local Boys & Girls Club in San Pedro, CA. Her natural strength and flexibility, plus a killer work ethic, meant she advanced quickly, and in 2000 she joined American Ballet […]
If you’ve ever wondered how a world-class principal dancer balances everything, then Misty Copeland’s new book, Ballerina Body, is just the read for you. It’s her take on all things wellness, including everything from workouts to meal plans. Enter for a chance to win by “following” Dance Spirit on Facebook and filling out the form […]
Calling all NYC-area bunheads! Misty Copeland is holding a meet-and-greet tomorrow night—and you’re gonna want to be there. 🎉 In celebration of the release of her new book, Ballerina Body, Copeland will be meeting fans and signing copies at Barnes and Noble Union Square. Copeland is famous for her body positivity, and Ballerina Body is […]
Are you super-duper tired of beauty publications telling you how to make “beautiful ballet buns” that are not even remotely close to what an actual ballet dancer would do to her hair? Yup. Us too. So we’re grateful to you, Self magazine, for asking a real ballerina to break down the ballet bun. And not […]
Is there any arena that trailblazing, boundary-breaking, all-around-awesome American Ballet Theatre principal Misty Copeland hasn’t conquered? She’s reached the tippity-top of the dance world; written one book and been the subject of another; launched her own dancewear line; tried her hand at acting (in the upcoming The Nutcracker and the Four Realms); and even helped […]