As she retires from American Ballet Theatre, where she was its first black principal dancer, Misty Copeland talks about ...

Ten years after making history as the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland announces her retirement.

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 ...

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 ...

Ten years ago, Misty Copeland was named the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theater. She was 32, which, for a ballet dancer, isn’t exactly young.

Misty Copeland poses for a portrait on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Taylor JewellCopeland has also made a short film with her production company.

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 ...

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’ When Copeland exits ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company ...

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland has decided to move on to what she calls “the next stage” in her career. Copeland broke barriers at American Ballet Theatre. Ten years ago she became the ...

Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips. Speaking to The New York Times Magazine, she said she initially "wanted to fade away into the background ...