Misty Copeland made history as the first black principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater back in June. The Ballerina talked about beating all the odds when it came to her dancing career in her upcoming documentary. “Based on my body type, pedigree and background, I should not have been part of one of the world’s […]

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 […]