We are in New York visiting with famed ballet dancer, Misty Copeland. The ballerina, designer, author and activist made history when she became the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. ...See moreWe are in New York visiting with famed ballet dancer, Misty Copeland. The ballerina, designer, author and activist made history when she became the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland opens up about how ballet offered stability amidst a chaotic childhood, and her mission to promote equality and diversity within the predominantly white profession. Plus, we visit with BE BOLD students in the Bronx, which is a free after-school program put on by The Misty Copeland Foundation.
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