Tag: Misty Copeland
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Misty Copeland makes history as the first Black woman keynote speaker at Monticello’s Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony, symbolizing progress and unity while welcoming new American citizens.
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The inspiring story of Robin Williams, a 60-year-old black ballet dancer breaking barriers in the world of dance. Williams recently performed in skin-tone pointe shoes, marking a significant milestone in her 60-year ballet career.
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Misty Danielle Copeland (born September 10, 1982)[1] is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical balletcompanies in the United States.[2] On June 30, 2015, Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT’s 75-year history.[3]
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