Misty Copeland is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and made history as the the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT’s 75-year history ...

American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer James Whiteside preparing for his return after 19-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NY1/Stephanie Simon.

Ten years ago, Misty Copeland was named the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theater. She was 32, which, for a ballet dancer, isn’t exactly young.

She danced for Cunningham from 1963 to 1973, creating roles and solos that are still performed today. Later, she became a ...

When 10-year-old Imogen Marble lost her Pacific Palisades home in January's devastating fires, she faced a choice that many wouldn't expect a fourth-grader to make: give up her ballet training or ...

Misty Copeland is ready for her swan song. The dancer, 42, has announced she will retire from the American Ballet Theatre after more than 20 years and deliver her final performance during the ...

After 25 groundbreaking years with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Misty Copeland has officially announced her retirement as a principal dancer. This marks the end of a historic chapter in ...

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African American Quilts “Quilting is mostly singing,” according to Nettie Young of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Like singing, quilting is often a communal activity. Quilters gather to cut, piece, and stitch ...

Misty Copeland is ready for her next chapter. The dancer, who made history in 2015 as the first Black woman to achieve principal ballerina status at the American Ballet Theatre, will retire from ...