Misty Copeland, the first African American ballerina to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, teaches ...

In a history-making production of Romeo and Juliet, dancers Misty Copeland and Calvin Royal III play star-crossed lovers for ...

Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a hastily arranged news conference at American Ballet Theatre, fighting back tears of pride over her new role: principal dancer. “This is it,” ...

On October 22, ballet enthusiasts can witness Copeland's farewell performance from ABT's Fall Gala streamed live at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. This unique opportunity allows fans to be part of ...

At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, ballet icon Misty Copeland shared how dance shaped her resilience and leadership. The first Black woman principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, ...

*Have you ever seen a performance of “The Nutcracker Ballet?” If not, if you live in, or will be in Southern California, here is your opportunity and if you have, here is an opportunity to see it ...

Misty Copeland broke barriers when she was named a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in 2015. It was at this moment that she became the first Black woman to be promoted to this rank in ...

Early on in her childhood, Anne Benna Sims, the first African-American ballerina to sign a contract with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), wanted to take lessons in dance, but she had to wait a few ...

Black History Month Draft Works at London's Royal Opera House. Celebration of choreography from Black women shows huge ...

“What would I have been had I never gone to the Katherine Dunham School of Dance when I was a young dancer in New York?” asked Dr. Glory Van Scott. She spoke at the Missouri History Museum recently to ...