Copeland made history as American Ballet Theater's first Black female principal dancer Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024, and was ...

Performances in N.Y.C. American Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer has given her farewell performance. But she’s not done with this art form yet. Misty Copeland won’t perform in ...

Any gala hosted by American Ballet Theatre is bound to be wonderful, but the company’s 85th anniversary fete dedicated to the iconic principal dancer Misty Copeland was an especially splendid—and ...

On October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) during a gala at Lincoln Center, closing the curtain on a remarkable 25-year career. At 43, Copeland ...

Copeland, the first Black principal dancer for The American Ballet Theatre, has retired. Misty Copeland, the first Black principal dancer for The American Ballet Theatre, took her final bow and was ...

Misty Copeland draws thunderous applause after her retirement performance at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) 2025 Fall Gala last night at David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center An unrivaled ...

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Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became ...

Misty Copeland made her last pirouette across the stage at Lincoln Center on Wednesday in front of a packed house of celebrities and devoted fans who were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the iconic ...

On Wednesday night at Lincoln Center, Misty Copeland graced the stage for her final performance with the American Ballet Theatre, closing a historic chapter in ballet. Under the golden lights of the ...

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Misty Copeland attends The 2018 DVF Awards at United Nations on April 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) This free ...