The Daily 'The Interview': Misty Copeland Changed Ballet. Now She's Ready to Move On.
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Jun 7, 2025 
Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer, discusses her groundbreaking career and the decision to retire. She reflects on the challenges of legacy and representation in ballet, particularly for dancers of color. Copeland shares personal insights about motherhood and the evolving relationship with her own mom. The conversation also delves into the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in dance, highlighting the need for transformation in the ballet community as she prepares for her next chapter.
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Take Risks for Ballet’s Future
- Ballet companies must take risks and expose audiences to new works.
- Audiences can develop appreciation if given diverse programming beyond classics.
Ballet as Life Stability
- Ballet provided stability and structure that Misty lacked growing up.
- This discipline deeply helped her personal development and identity formation.
Challenges of Final Dance Return
- Returning to dance at 42 after five years is physically challenging for Misty Copeland.
- She faces old injuries and new ones but finds comfort in being back in the studio's protective environment.
