By: Zaniya Adams Ms.Lindensmith 4th grade Misty Copeland By: Zaniya Adams Ms.Lindensmith 4th grade
EARLY LIFE Born September 10,1982 in San Pedro California. Grew up in Kansas City, Missouri Started dance at age 13 Misty’s family was very poor Danced in the ABT (American ballet theature) summer program for 2 years
MIDDLE LIFE Misty wanted to be the group’s first African American principal dancer Became an ABT ballerina in 2000 Had a problem with junk foods but changed to heathy foods
MORE MIDDLE LIFE FACTS 4 billion YouTube views in one week of commercial featuring her Because of dancing she got six cracks in her leg she couldn’t dance for seven months A metal plate was put in her leg Moved up to corp de ballet
Later Years Won the spotlight award given to artists also have great talent June 2015 ABT made Copeland a principle dancer Misty and ABT started project plie’ Copeland today mentors seveal dancer she also helps them with tough training
INTRESTING FACTS Loves sushi Has five sibling 5 feet and 2 inches tall Enjoys cooking In 26 seconds time it takes her to put on her pointe shoes Weghts 122 ponds (51kg)
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