Misty Copeland
Born: 1982-09-10
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Biography
Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982) is an American ballet dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In 2015, Copeland became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.
Known For
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Thriller 40
Black Barbie
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Don't Touch My Hair
Misty Copeland
Twyla Moves
Match in a Haystack
Power of Women: The Changemakers
Top Movie Credits
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Ballerina Princess
Thriller 40
Self
Black Barbie
Self
Don't Touch My Hair
Executive Producer
Misty Copeland
Misty
Twyla Moves
Self
Match in a Haystack
Executive Producer