And now she was becoming the first Black female principal in the company’s 75-year history — just days after her New York debut as the lead in “Swan Lake” brought a refreshingly diverse ...

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she's retiring and moving to 'the next stage' Associated Press. By Associated Press. Published: 10:01 pm Jun 09, 2025 .

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’ When Copeland exits ABT, there will no longer be a Black female principal dancer at the company ...

Now, a decade and many accomplishments later, Copeland is retiring from the company she joined as a teenager. “It’s been 25 years at ABT, and I think it’s time,” Copeland, 42, told the ...