Quick Info
| Profession | Ballet dancer, author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Latest News about Misty Copeland
25/03/2026
Misty Copeland announced that she would take her final bow with American Ballet Theatre after 25 years with the company. The announcement marked the end of her long run with the organization where she made history as the first Black female principal dancer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Misty Danielle Copeland |
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| Known For | First African American woman promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Ballet Training | Began formal ballet training at age 13 |
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Personal Life
| Raised In | San Pedro, California |
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Family
| Mother | Sylvia Dela |
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| Father | Doug Copeland |
| Siblings | 5 siblings |
Career
| Primary Company | American Ballet Theatre |
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| Major Milestone | Promoted to principal dancer in 2015 |
| Notable Roles | Ballet dancer, author, producer |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mistyonpointe/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/mistycopeland/ | |
| X | https://x.com/mistyonpointe |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in San Pedro, California. | |
| 2. Started ballet relatively late, at age 13. | |
| 3. Became the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015. |