
Misty Copeland
@mistyonpointe
American Ballet Theatre
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.Misty Copeland Misty Copeland in conversation with Rachel Moore, CEO of The Music Center Nov 20 at Live Talks LA, virtual talk "The Wind at My Back: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor, Raven Wilkinson" Tix/info: livetalksla.org/events/misty-c… American Ballet Theatre @laist #dance


Readers are loving Misty Copeland's inspiring new book, The Wind at My Back. Her memoir involves her remarkable relationship with mentor and friend Raven Wilkinson. Learn more when Copeland joins us on Nov 15, in conversation with Gayle King. symphonyspace.org/events/misty-c…



Join Misty Copeland to discuss her new memoir THE WIND AT MY BACK! In conversation with Gayle King at Symphony Space on November 15th! bit.ly/3ffqb6m


#ICYMI: Physicians, faculty, dancers, and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland recently joined us for the annual Winston-Salem Dance Medicine Conference in partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Northwest AHEC to learn about biomechanics and multidisciplinary care for dancers.



“Success looks like so many different things.” Misty Copeland talks with Derek Jeter and @realjaywilliams at the @jeterturn2 gala about the lessons she's learned through sports.

Next week on Kelly! (1/2) M: MYSTERY guest 👀 + Kyle Chandler, Ruby Bridges T: Lauren Graham, MO AMER, The Black Keys W: Tim Allen & Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Misty Copeland

Ballerina Misty Copeland has made history throughout her career — but she says learning about and meeting pioneering Black dancer Raven Wilkinson gave her a "different sense of belonging and purpose" on stage.

TODAY: Misty Copeland (Misty Copeland). She was the first Black principal ballerina for American Ballet Theatre. We talk about the pressure of being first, the injury that nearly ended her career, and her mentor, pioneering Black ballerina Raven Wilkinson.

.Misty Copeland's foundation: Social justice and empowerment through #dance

.Misty Copeland visits a BE BOLD class - which is designed to bring more diversity to ballet, while also offering a sense of community for children active within the Boys & Girls Clubs of America


.Misty Copeland—a ballet prodigy, the first African American woman to be named an American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, and a The New York Times bestselling author who was named to TIME's “Time 100”—receives a Doctor of Fine Arts degree, honoris causa. #NYU2023


Groundbreaking ballerina Misty Copeland brings her poignant new short film FLOWER to the Burns, fresh from its premiere at Tribeca! 🩰 Join us June 11 for a screening + live Q&A w/ Misty Copeland, director Lauren Finerman & writer-producer Leyla Fayyaz! bit.ly/3MPWd63



Ballet tweeps, American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland debuts her new film “Flower” at Lincoln Center 🪩’s #DamroschPark this Sat., 7/1, at 8:30 pm. Admission is free. More details via the link. #ABT #ballet #SummerInTheCity lincolncenter.org/series/summer-…

Are you in NYC? Join a screening of Misty Copeland's new film FLOWER at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City Festival this Sat! 🌸 The event is FREE and will include a screening, Q&A with Misty Copeland, and a silent disco! RSVP here: bit.ly/442FDan

@joffreyacademyofdance is seeking choreographers! Don’t miss your chance to take part in the 12th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition! Application deadline is July 15. Go to joffrey.org/winningworks to apply today. @joffreyacademyofdance, The Joffrey Ballet

