Have you been thinking that what NBC’s “World of Dance” really needs is a bit of star power? Like, J.Lo and Derek Hough and Ne-Yo and Jenna Dewan are nice and all, but the show would benefit from some true A-listers? LOLZ, no, of course you haven’t been thinking that. But because “WOD” loves us […]
Prima ballerina . Author. Spokesmodel. Actress. Advocate. Designer. Is there anything Misty Copeland can’t do? Now the American Ballet Theatre principal and all-around trailblazer can add “book critic” to her already impressive resumé—for The New York Times, no less. Using her own experience in the art, Copeland has reviewed two books about dance: Henry Alford’s […]
Misty Copeland is unstoppable this month: In addition to releasing a buzzy new line of super-pretty activewear, designed in collaboration with Under Armour, she also sat down with Refinery29 for an in-depth interview, discussing everything from diversity in ballet to her take on fitness trends like barre classes. In the interview, Copeland added her thoughts […]
Misty Copeland just designed her very own collection with Under Armour—and it seems like a natural fit. She’s been part of the activewear brand since 2014. On May 2, the American Ballet Theatre principal took a break from rehearsing for the upcoming spring season to officially unveil her Misty Copeland Signature Collection in New York […]
Q: “Why do you want to dance?” A: “Why do you want to LIVE?” Ahhh, so iconic! If you know those lines (slash, embody them on a daily basis), you’re already a fan of the 1948 film The Red Shoes. The second line, as spoken by Red Shoes heroine Victoria Page, just perfectly captures the […]
By now, we’re used to seeing Misty Copeland embrace roles beyond her original title of prima ballerina. Between being an author, a spokesmodel, a designer, and even taking on the silver screen for a role in Disney’s upcoming “Nutcracker” live action movie, Copeland’s resume is a plethora of unique titles that prove her versatility both […]
In case you haven’t heard (but you have): American Ballet Theatre principal Misty Copeland is one of most famous, and most respected, ballerinas in the world. She’s also one of the only black women currently performing Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, which means her (inevitably sold-out) performances of the role come with an extra degree of […]
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