Misty Copeland: Diversity In Dance

Misty copeland is such a strong woman and an amazing dancer. She has been through a lot of obstacles, it's just amazing how she got where she is now. It’s incredible how many children and people Misty has inspired throughout her career.

Misty copeland was born on september 10th in 1982 in Kansas city, Missouri. Misty and her siblings grew up with a single mother. Copeland’s mother decided to move to San Pedro, California from Kansas City. That's when she got into the drill team of her middle school and later on her coach noticed her talent. Her coach recommended her to take classes with Cynthia Bradley at the local boys and girls club. Bradley recognized her talent and although copeland was only 13, she began taking classes with bradley at

she changed the way that other people saw the dance field. With Misty being the first African american principal dancer, people from all races had hope. “Misty Copeland, one of the most famous ballerinas and biggest champions of diversity in the industry, would be promoted to the highest rank”. states the website (vox.com). Now that this happened to Misty and that people know what happened and who she is, they know that they can make it also. Bringing diversity into dance was a good thing. Only white people were shown in Ballet but that changed. Others get inspired by Misty Copeland just like stella Abrera. “Stella Abrera is a dynamic dancer who established a solid career as a veteran soloist with ABT for 14 years, also nabbed the role of principal dancer becoming the first appointed Filipina american woman” informed us (Rachel Huggins). with different races trying to become someone in life these 2 girls are idols to some people. Many people come see her perform at places and she proved everyone wrong. Dance is racially segregated and people all around the world would like to become just like misty and

American Ballerina Misty copeland, a cultural phenomenon outside the dance world, has been promoted to highest rank of the African american female principal dancer in the company’s 75 year history” (Grinberd said in the article “misty is the first black principal dancer at american Ballet Theatre). copeland has made history when she was chosen to become a principal dancer. Something more than just her dream It wa finally accomplished and she was more than happy to show the world that she made it and she was beginning to change the world of dance. (Time For kids) states that “Misty Copeland mentors young dancers to help them find their way”. Misty is the ambassador for the boys and girls clubs of the American National Youth of the Year Program. She also started helping with programs that bring ballet to committees where it hasn’t previously been available. This shows how Copeland is a caring person. The fact that many people love her because of what she does is amazing. she will keep impacting people’s life by being there and making a difference. she’s an inspiration for a lot of kids all over the