Misty Copeland’s Legacy: Ballet, Breaking Barriers, and Beyond

Misty Copeland’s legacy: Ballet, breaking barriers, and beyond

ABT’s 1st Black female principal dancer, mentor and advocate, Copeland's retirement celebrates her reshaping ballet

Oprah on Misty Copeland's Final Performance

"What an honor to have seen it, to have felt it, and to carry the imprint of that moment forward."

Misty Copeland bids farewell to American Ballet Theatre

Misty Copeland bids farewell to American Ballet Theatre In this week’s “Count Me In” column, reflections on Misty Copeland’s final show and the Staatsballett Berlin. Plus, what’s on stage next. Misty Copeland at the curtain call for her farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor Photography, courtesy of American Ballet Theatre. COUNT ME IN Britt Stigler | October 25, 2025 POSTED IN Dance SHARE A Farewell to Rememb…