Misty Copeland: The First African American Principal Dance
Misty Copeland is a dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She was born September 10th, 1982 in Missouri. She is best known for becoming the first African American principal dancer. She is a great inspiration for people today.
Misty was born in Missouri and raised in San Pedro, California. She was the 4th of 6 children. Her mother, Sylvia DelaCerna had been through multiple marriages when Misty was a child. DelaCerna’s 4th marriage was very intense, Misty’s stepfather abused the children and use racial slurs to refer to them, DelaCerna left him a couple years later. Misty didn’t start dancing until she was 13 years old, but her talent showed. Her mother decided it would be a good idea to have her move in with her teacher’s family
Misty was born in Missouri and raised in San Pedro, California. She was the 4th of 6 children. Her mother, Sylvia DelaCerna had been through multiple marriages when Misty was a child. DelaCerna’s 4th marriage was very intense, Misty’s stepfather abused the children and use racial slurs to refer to them, DelaCerna left him a couple years later. Misty didn’t start dancing until she was 13 years old, but her talent showed. Her mother decided it would be a good idea to have her move in with her teacher’s family