Before Her Final Bow, Relive Misty Copeland’s 5 Most Iconic Ballet Performances
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Before Her Final Bow, Relive Misty Copeland’s 5 Most Iconic Ballet Performances
Misty Copeland takes her final bow Oct. 22 at ABT’s Fall Gala. In honor of her retirement, we’re looking back at her most iconic performances
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Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, takes an emotional final bow after her farewell performance for the company. | USA TODAY
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Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, takes an emotional final bow after her farewell performance for the company. | USA TODAY
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Misty Copeland makes ballet history
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Misty Copeland makes ballet history
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Dancer Misty Copeland and the legacy of the 'Black Ballerinas' who preceded her into the dance world
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Dancer Misty Copeland and the legacy of the 'Black Ballerinas' who preceded her into the dance world
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Misty Copelands Full Final Bow: ABT Gala October 22, 2025
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Misty Copelands Full Final Bow: ABT Gala October 22, 2025
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Misty Copeland celebrates final performance with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and more stars
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Misty Copeland made history yesterday when she became American Ballet Theatre's first black principal ballerina. In 2014, she spoke with us about her journey from poverty, to center stage. Learn more: to.pbs.org/1HvRHVc | PBS NewsHour
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Misty Copeland made history yesterday when she became American Ballet Theatre's first black principal ballerina. In 2014, she spoke with us about her journey from poverty, to center stage. Learn more: to.pbs.org/1HvRHVc | PBS NewsHour
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Misty Copelands Full Final Bow: ABT Gala October 22, 2025
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Misty Copelands Full Final Bow: ABT Gala October 22, 2025
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Misty Copeland celebrates final performance with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and more stars
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Misty Copeland | As you may know, on October 22, I’ll take my final bow with ABT—a moment that holds so much meaning for me. This farewell is a celebration... | Instagram
Misty Copeland | As you may know, on October 22, I’ll take my final bow with ABT—a moment that holds so much meaning for me. This farewell is a celebration... | Instagram
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Misty Copeland’s Final Dance Left Everyone in Tears
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Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre
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Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre
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About last night 🎉 Misty Copeland gave her final bow at our 85th Anniversary Gala, a breathtaking farewell before a star-studded sold-out audience and a historic free simulcast that filled Alice Tully Hall 💫✨ Misty, your contributions to this company and the world of dance have been trailblazing and monumental. You have forever shaped ABT’s history, leaving your mark on countless roles, stages, and hearts along the way. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve given and look forward with exciteme
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About last night 🎉 Misty Copeland gave her final bow at our 85th Anniversary Gala, a breathtaking farewell before a star-studded sold-out audience and a historic free simulcast that filled Alice Tully Hall 💫✨ Misty, your contributions to this company and the world of dance have been trailblazing and monumental. You have forever shaped ABT’s history, leaving your mark on countless roles, stages, and hearts along the way. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve given and look forward with exciteme
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Hundreds wait in line to see Misty Copeland's final performance with American Ballet Theatre
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Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, takes an emotional final bow after her farewell performance for the company. | recordonline.com
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Misty Copeland’s final performance with the American Ballet Theatre marks the end of an era — one defined not only by grace on stage, but by courage off it. #mistycopeland #americanballettheatre #breakingbarriers | Graham Bensinger
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The American Ballet Theater 2025 Fall Gala: A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland was a star-studded event, with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Debbie Allen and more stepping out to support Misty's final professional performance. | Entertainment Tonight
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Hundreds wait in line to see Misty Copeland's final performance with American Ballet Theatre
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Take your bow Misty Copeland! Oprah, Misty’s son and husband, the American Ballet Theater, and so many more were there to give Misty her flowers as she finished her farewell performance. We are cheering you on in the next chapter of your life, Misty! 🩰🩰🩰 | Oprah Daily
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Misty Copeland's Final Performance at ABT Gala
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Misty Copeland takes final bow with NYC's American Ballet Theatre
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These stars showed up for Misty Copeland's final American Ballet Theatre performance
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Misty Copeland explains why now was the right time to retire from ballet at the American Ballet Theatre 2025 Fall Gala: A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland. | Entertainment Tonight
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Misty Copeland’s Final Bow This week marked the end of an extraordinary era as Misty Copeland graced the stage for her final ballet performance. Her grace, strength, and brilliance have forever changed the face of classical ballet. As the first African-American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, she shattered barriers and inspired generations to dream without limits. We celebrate her legacy with immense pride, gratitude, and admiration…thank you, Misty, for showin
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After 25 years at the American Ballet Theater, trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland took one last dance with the company. She was named the first Black female principal dancer in their 75-year history 10 years ago, so to celebrate her tremendous career she performed three dances: “Romeo & Juliet,” Wrecka Stow” by Kyle Abraham, and finally Twyla Tharp’s “Sinatra Suite.” Oprah was there to cheer Misty cap off her career her way 🩰🩰🩰 | Oprah Daily
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Ballet Icon Misty Copeland | 60 Minutes Archive
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Misty Copeland Changed Ballet. Now She’s Ready to Move On.
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After 25 years with American Ballet Theater, Misty Copeland, the first Black woman ever to be named a principal dancer with the company, is retiring. She recently spoke about her historic career, her upcoming final performance and more. Watch, read or listen to “The Interview.” https://nyti.ms/3HtNZkV | The New York Times
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Misty Copeland Takes Stage For Last Time As Principal Ballerina In New York
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Ballet star Misty Copeland broke barriers as the first Black female principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. This Wednesday, she will take her final bow with the company, but her work continues. Through her Misty Copeland Foundation and her free ballet program, she’s making dance more accessible for children of color. Find out more at CNNHeroes.com #MistyCopeland #americanballettheatre #ballet #CNNHeroes | CNN Heroes
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