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 it,” ...

Misty Copeland didn’t just dance—she disrupted. And though her pointe shoes may be retiring, her movement is far from over. Congrats, Misty!

Misty Copeland arrives at the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image ...

Misty Copeland is ready for her swan song. The dancer, 42, has announced she will retire from the American Ballet Theatre after more than 20 years and deliver her final performance during the ...

Misty Copeland is set to take her final bow on Oct. 22, 2025, marking her retirement. After a five-year hiatus, the trailblazing ballerina will take the stage for unforgettable dances at Lincoln ...

NEED TO KNOW Misty Copeland is saying goodbye to the stage with one final bow Following a five-year hiatus, Copeland will take the stage one final time on Oct. 22, marking her retirement at the David ...

After a five-year hiatus, Copeland is set to take the stage for a final performance on Oct. 22, 2025, for a night aptly titled “A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland.” ...

Misty Copeland poses for a portrait on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP) Still, progress moves slowly.

Misty Copeland is ready for her next chapter. The dancer, who made history in 2015 as the first Black woman to achieve principal ballerina status at the American Ballet Theatre, will retire from ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...