Bibliograph

Misty Copeland, first African American principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, Elizabeth Krajnik

Type

Label

Misty Copeland, first African American principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, Elizabeth Krajnik

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Misty Copeland

Oclc number

1001564004

Responsibility statement

Elizabeth Krajnik

Series statement

Breakout Biographies

Sub title

first African American principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre

Summary

It isn't very often that late bloomers are called prodigies, but Misty Copeland is an extraordinary case. At the age of 13, she began her formal ballet training, which is considerably later than most children begin ballet. In 2015, Copeland was promoted from soloist to principal at American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's premiere ballet companies. She has written a memoir and a children's book, and starred in the screen adaptation of her memoir. She advocates for inclusivity in the classical ballet world and as well as body positivity for young women

Table Of Contents

The first at ABT -- A difficult upbringing -- The drill team -- Boys and Girls Club ballet -- Getting noticed -- Going far from home -- The Studio Company -- The Corps de Ballet -- Becoming a soloist -- Dancing with Prince -- Pushing the limit -- Long road to recovery -- What the future holds -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites

Target audience

juvenile

Classification