Learn more about the life of Misty: Ballet hasn’t always been diverse When Misty was born, there weren’t many Black people involved in the world of classical ballet. Ballet was considered entertainment mostly for rich white people. Because of this, most professional ballet dancers were white. Misty was a trailblazer in the world of classic ballet After being encouraged to join a ballet class as a young teenager, Misty quickly rose to the top of the classical ballet world. But it wasn’t easy. Though she was a naturally gifted dancer, Misty still had to work hard to achieve her dreams. She overcame many obstacles Misty went from eating dinner out of vending machines to being appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition by Barack Obama! With her positive outlook, Misty has become a role model to dancers everywhere. Misty continues to inspire people every day She encourages children of all races, body shapes, and sizes to follow their dreams—and to dance! Misty stands against racism and supports diversity both inside and outside of ballet. The whole world is excited to see what she does next!
✔ Author(s): Frank Berrios
✔ Title: The Story of Misty Copeland: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (164 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1638074992
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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