A Ballerina’s Tale

Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland became the first African-American woman principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Copeland’s journey is a hugely inspirational, universal tale of perseverance., Profile of Misty Copeland the first African-American woman to become principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater. A Ballerina’s Tale examines how she overcame her stormy upbringing and career-threatening injuries in order to become one of the most iconic dancers of her time., Black ballerina Misty Copeland is profiled in this moving documentary, which explores her career, her recovery from a serious injury and the lack of diversity in the world of dance., Black ballerina Misty Copeland is profiled in this documentary, which explores her career, her recovery from a serious injury and the lack of diversity in the world of dance.