Ballet's Black Breakthrough: Misty Copeland

**Content Warning: We talk about Misty's struggle with her body image and eating disorder from 49:00-55:15This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie talk about Misty Copeland: A Ballet Prodigy and Diversity Advocate. Misty Copeland was the first black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, and is also our first modern female artist! We talk about her early talent in dance, her family and some of the struggles she went through early in her career, setbacks from injuries, body image, and her race, and the lasting impact and inspiration she is for Ballet today!You can follow Misty Copeland on Instagram @mistyonpointeBooks by Misty Copeland Bunheads by Misty CopelandFirebird by Misty CopelandLife in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina by Misty Copeland Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina (Young Reader Version) by Misty CopelandBallerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You by Misty Copeland You can read the Article from Her Campus HereFollow Us on Instagram @morethanamuse.podcastJOIN OUR PATREON*we are amazon affiliates and might make a small profit from some of these linksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.