"Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday night, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form. Copeland, who a decade ago became the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, was feted at its star-studded fall gala at Manhattan's Lincoln Center."
"But she decided to dust off the pointe shoes so she could have one last spin on the ABT stage including as Juliet, one of the most passionate roles in ballet and her personal favorite. Copeland's Romeo in the balcony pas de deux was Calvin Royal III, who in 2020 became ABT's first Black male principal dancer in two decades. The duo later reappeared for another duet, this time a modern one, in Wrecka Stow, by Kyle Abraham."
Misty Copeland retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career that made her an ambassador for diversity in a predominantly white art form. She was celebrated at ABT's star-studded fall gala at Lincoln Center, where Oprah Winfrey and Debbie Allen praised her influence and visibility. Copeland returned to dance with the company for the first time in five years and performed favorite roles including Juliet and Twyla Tharp's Sina, and a modern duet by Kyle Abraham. She has continued writing, released a Bunheads sequel, and worked through her foundation and Be Bold program to expand dance access for children of color.
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