As one of the few African-American faces in ballet, Misty Copeland, a soloist with the American Ballet Theatre, has reached a larger audience for the art. Her looks haven’t hurt – as this picture from her 2013 calendar proves.
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Copeland practices backstage at the American Ballet Theatre for her solo in “Le Corsaire” this coming week.
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In 2010, Prince invited Copeland to perform on stage during his concerts. She danced to “The Beautiful One.”
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Copeland sparkles at the opening night of the American Ballet Theatre season on May 13.
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Backstage before rehearsal.
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Starring as a soloist in “Le Corsaire,” which she will perform again this week at the American Ballet Theatre.
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Copeland got a call from a friend of a friend in Los Angeles who said, “Prince has been looking for you.” “The prince of what?” Copeland asked.
