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Misty Copeland, made by Elena

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Information

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Who is Misty Copeland?

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One day, her coach proposed to Misty to take dance class.

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She was 30 years old when she started dancing.

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It is an advanced age for a star to occur.

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Despite that she sowed effort and perseverance to amnesty, did not give up.

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At only 15 years old, she won her first prize in ballet.

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Her professional career, on occasion, was affected by her skin color and body shape.

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but for her it wasn't a creative theme, but it was a virtude that made it unique.

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Misty also performed as a soloist and was recognized for her elegance and

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sophistication, apart from her vocation for ballet. Misty has also

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made her debut in cinema, theater, and literature, writing several books. A few years ago, Misty

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became the first African-American woman in history to be promoted to main dancer.