Black ballerinas
Misty Copeland takes her final bow Oct. 22 at ABT’s Fall Gala, marking the end of a historic career with the company. In honor of her retirement, we’re looking back at her most iconic performances with the company.
Dancer Tamisha Guy's starring role in DS2 REMIXED: THE BALLET is not just a career highlight — it's a celebration of resilience, identity, and what's possible when art, culture, and heritage collide.
As the first African-American ballerina to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater (ABT), Misty has experienced her fair share of obstacles and discrimination as she's made her way to the top.
During a time when many were "passing" to have a career in dance, Raven Wilkinson was a proud Black ballerina, and that created a lot of obstacles along the way.