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On October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) during a gala at Lincoln Center, closing the curtain on a remarkable 25-year career. At 43, Copeland ...

NEW YORK – As Misty Copeland walked the red carpet at the American Ballet Theatre fall gala Oct. 22, a familiar face stood nearby, waiting to greet the history-making dancer. That person was Oprah ...

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Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became ...

Misty Copeland made her last pirouette across the stage at Lincoln Center on Wednesday in front of a packed house of celebrities and devoted fans who were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the iconic ...

The legendary dancer took the stage with ABT one last time at its Fall Gala. Misty Copeland has hung up her pointe shoes at American Ballet Theatre. The trailblazing ballerina and principal dancer ...

On Wednesday night at Lincoln Center, Misty Copeland graced the stage for her final performance with the American Ballet Theatre, closing a historic chapter in ballet. Under the golden lights of the ...

Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the renowned American Ballet Theatre (ABT), is slated to have her farewell from the company on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in New York ...

After a storied, decades-long career, ballerina Misty Copeland — known just as much for her advocacy offstage as her accomplishments on — is retiring from American Ballet Theatre. Copeland, who last ...

Performances in N.Y.C. The famed ballerina retires from her career with the American Ballet Theater after one final performance on Wednesday night. Copeland, the first Black female principal at ...