Performing in “The Firebird” when she was still a soloist changed the course of Misty Copeland’s career, the legendary ballerina told Gayle ahead of her farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre — but her performance also changed the art form: “It was a real shift in where we are in the ballet world today.” Watch more of Copeland’s conversation in a broadcast exclusive interview tomorrow on CBS Mornings. | CBS Mornings
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Performing in “The Firebird” when she was still a soloist changed the course of Misty Copeland’s career, the legendary ballerina told Gayle ahead of her farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre — but her performance also changed the art form: “It was a real shift in where we are in the ballet world today.” Watch more of Copeland’s conversation in a broadcast exclusive interview tomorrow on CBS Mornings. | CBS Mornings
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Misty Copeland’s Oscars Performance Explained | Firebird, Dance Theatre of Harlem & Ballet History
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Ballet Icon Misty Copeland | 60 Minutes Archive
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Ballet, Dead? Not on the Oscars Stage, Where Misty Copeland Just Wore a Piece of Dance History
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In ballet, everything builds on a strong technical foundation. It’s all an evolution and a balance of craft and artistry. In my new MasterClass, I’ll teach you my approach to both. I’ll demonstrate those building blocks and also share what I’ve learned about performing: becoming a character, telling a story through movement, and bringing a dynamic presence to the stage. I want to help you gain the confidence to own who you are and do the dance only you can do. I hope you’ll join me at the barre:
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Misty Copeland’s “biggest purpose” isn’t just being a great dancer – it’s inspiring the next generation (Part 2)
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The most memorable part of having the Firebird role created on me
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Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre
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After 25 years at the American Ballet Theater, trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland took one last dance with the company. She was named the first Black female principal dancer in their 75-year history 10 years ago, so to celebrate her tremendous career she performed three dances: “Romeo & Juliet,” Wrecka Stow” by Kyle Abraham, and finally Twyla Tharp’s “Sinatra Suite.” Oprah was there to cheer Misty cap off her career her way 🩰🩰🩰 | Oprah Daily
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Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, takes an emotional final bow after her farewell performance for the company. | USA TODAY
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Choreographics™️ on Instagram: "*EDIT as of 12/31/25 Misty shirts are no longer available for sale.* We’re excited to announce that Choreographics has partnered with Misty Copeland to create an exclusive shirt celebrating her historic career. Depicted in her breakout role—The Firebird—this design honors Misty’s groundbreaking journey as the first African American Female Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. 🐦‍🔥 After 25 incredible years with ABT, Misty will take her final bow on Octob
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Misty Copeland made history yesterday when she became American Ballet Theatre's first black principal ballerina. In 2014, she spoke with us about her journey from poverty, to center stage. Learn more: to.pbs.org/1HvRHVc | PBS NewsHour
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#ad Watch a young dancer meet her idol, Misty Copeland, and walk in her steps for a day. | Essence
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Misty Copeland and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2021 Youth of the Year winner
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How the Firebird role was created on me ❤️🧡
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Watch an Exclusive Clip of Misty Copeland’s ​"A Ballerina’s Tale" Documentary
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