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Misty Copeland becomes first Black woman principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre named Misty Copeland a principal dancer, making her the first Black woman to hold that rank in the company's 75-year history. The appointment broke one of classical ballet's most visible color barriers and sparked a national conversation about diversity in elite arts institutions.

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  1. June 30, 2015
    Misty Copeland becomes first Black woman principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre

    American Ballet Theatre named Misty Copeland a principal dancer, making her the first Black woman to hold that rank in the company's 75-year history. The appointment broke one of classical ballet's most visible color barriers and sparked a national conversation about diversity in elite arts institutions.

  2. June 30, 2015
    Misty Copeland named ABT principal

    Becomes the first Black female principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre's history.