Misty Copeland’s Essence cover is everything! She is rocking a free flowing metallic multi-colored maxi dress in the attitude position. In the September issue she talks perseverance, giving back and what it means to be a black ballerina.   Misty was named Principal Ballerina June 30th becoming the first African-American woman to be promoted to […]

Misty Copeland and her rise atop the ranks of the competitive world of ballet has been one barrier-shattering moment after another. On Tuesday, it was…

Congratulations are in order. One of the most famous African-American ballerinas just made history by becoming the first Black woman to hold the position of…

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As a dancer for one of the world’s top ballet companies, Misty Copeland is familiar with the high pressure and expectations that comes with her…