I feel like I represent every young dancer, and even non-dancer, who felt they were not accepted by the ballet world. I'd like to think that they can see themselves in me.
Something happens when you feel that energy and excitement from the audience. And you do, I don't know, four pirouettes. You jump higher than you eve… - Misty Copeland
Something happens when you feel that energy and excitement from the audience. And you do, I don't know, four pirouettes. You jump higher than you eve…
- Misty Copeland
The best piece of advice that I remember probably on a daily basis is to accept everything about me that is different. That is what makes me special. - Misty Copeland
The best piece of advice that I remember probably on a daily basis is to accept everything about me that is different. That is what makes me special.
Those people that don't see the power in art maybe have never been a part of an art, in a real way. To experience it, and to see and witness how it a… - Misty Copeland
Those people that don't see the power in art maybe have never been a part of an art, in a real way. To experience it, and to see and witness how it a…
My body is very different from most of the dancers I dance with. My hair is different than most I dance with. But I didn't let that stop me. Black gi… - Misty Copeland
My body is very different from most of the dancers I dance with. My hair is different than most I dance with. But I didn't let that stop me. Black gi…
The path to your success is not as fixed and inflexible as you think. - Misty Copeland
The path to your success is not as fixed and inflexible as you think.
I think most people don't really understand all that it takes to stand on your toes, and to be able to jump and land without any noise, or for a male… - Misty Copeland
I think most people don't really understand all that it takes to stand on your toes, and to be able to jump and land without any noise, or for a male…
You're always working to improve, and you're always being critiqued on your next performance. It's not about what you've done. There's always room to… - Misty Copeland
You're always working to improve, and you're always being critiqued on your next performance. It's not about what you've done. There's always room to…
I just try to approach every opportunity on stage, as if it's my first time and my last time. - Misty Copeland
I just try to approach every opportunity on stage, as if it's my first time and my last time.
You can dream big and it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from. - Misty Copeland
You can dream big and it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from.
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