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Misty Copeland Is Joining the World of Dance Crew

With the first round of dancer duels complete, Jennifer Lopez and the World of Dance judges are bringing in some extra help as the competition thickens. American Ballet Theatre principal and all around dance superstar Misty Copeland will be the show’s first guest judge for the July 18th and July 25th episodes. Copeland shared the […]

The Most Influential People in Dance Today: Misty Copeland

As the face of brands like Dr. Pepper and Under Armour, Misty Copeland has shown the world what dancers already knew: Ballet is supremely athletic. And if anyone can bring more awareness to the art form’s diversity problem, it’s her. She’s the ballerina of our generation. Read the rest of Dance Magazine‘s list of the […]

How To Land An Endorsement Deal, According to Misty Copeland's Manager

In 2012, Misty Copeland was already a star on the American Ballet Theatre stage. But a national ad campaign for Diet Dr. Pepper effec­tively introduced the dancer to a whole new audience. Gilda Squire, Copeland’s manager who negotiated the deal with the brand’s advertising company, says partnering with the soda was a carefully planned move. […]

Want a Body Like Misty Copeland's?

Ballet superstar Misty Copeland admits that she used to be an epic stress eater, polishing off a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts in one sitting. Today, though, she’s become much savvier about fueling her body, building strong muscles as well as a lean silhouette. In her latest book, Ballerina Body, Copeland shares her go-to health strategies, […]

Misty Copeland To Star in Disney's "Nutcracker" Movie

Misty Copeland and Eric Tamm in Alexei Ratmansky’s The Nutcracker. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor. The unstoppable Misty Copeland has just landed what might be her biggest gig yet. Disney is creating a live-action version of The Nutcracker, and they’ve chosen the American Ballet Theatre principal to star as the lead ballerina. If there’s anyone left […]

Misty Copeland Guest Edits Our May Issue

It’s time to add one more line to the list of Misty Copeland’s accomplishments: Dance Magazine guest editor. That’s right, the American Ballet Theatre principal—and ballet megastar—joined our team for the May issue. Why Misty? Because she’s got a perspective like no one else in the dance world today, and we wanted to get her […]

President Obama and Misty Copeland Talk Race

Misty Copeland’s rise to the top of American ballet has been a cultural phenomenon. The ultimate proof: The fact that she carries enough weight to sit down with President Obama. In an interview with Maya Rhodan of Time, the two discuss the roads that led them to ultimate success in their fields, what they had […]