As she prepares to leave the American Ballet Theatre, trailblazer Misty Copeland opens up about her next chapter and new film "Match in a Haystack." ...

For 10 years, Copeland was the only African-American ballerina at the ABT. On July 1, she was named the first African-American principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history.

Still, progress moves slowly. When Copeland exits ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company — nor at many ballet companies around the globe.

American Ballet Theatre’s Principal Dancer, Misty Copeland, is taking her final bow. After a five-year hiatus, Copeland is set to take the stage for a final performance on Oct. 22, 2025, for a ...

The film is the first for Copeland’s production company, Life in Motion, which she co-founded with ballerina Leyla Fayyaz, an Emmy-winning producer. Also behind the scenes of Flower is a who’s-who of ...

Misty Copeland has been immortalized by Mattel. The Barbie creator debuted its Misty Copeland doll Monday, and I’m sure that, just like Ava DuVernay’s doll, it’ll fly off the shelves.

NEW YORK — 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.

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 ...

When Copeland exits ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company — nor at many ballet companies around the globe. Misty Copeland poses for a portrait on Wednesday ...

Dance Entertainment Nation Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’ June 9, 2025 at 6:52 am By Jocelyn Noveck ...