Misty Copeland's Life

By paisleybarlow

  • Misty Copeland is born

    Misty Copeland is born
    Misty Danielle Copeland is born on September 10, 1982, the daughter to Doug Copeland and Sylvia DelaCerna.

  • Misty Copeland begins ballet training

    Misty Copeland begins ballet training
    Misty auditions for her school's drill-team, and makes the team's captain. The coach encourages Misty to take a ballet class at the Boys and Girls Club, where she eventually meets Cindy Bradley.

  • Misty attends summer intensive at SF Ballet

    Misty attends summer intensive at SF Ballet
    Misty Copeland attends her first summer instensive at the age of 15. She decided to attend San Francisco Ballet because her mom and ballet teacher didn't want Misty to travel out of state since it was her first time away from home.

  • Misty leaves for American Ballet Theatre

    Misty leaves for American Ballet Theatre
    After graduating high-school, Misty leaves for American Ballet Theatre. Shortly after arriving, she is invited to join their Studio Company.

  • Misty becomes part of ABT's corps de ballet

    Misty becomes part of ABT's corps de ballet
    In 2001, Misty becomes an official member of the American Ballet Theatre's corps de ballet.

  • Misty is promoted to a soloist at ABT

    Misty is promoted to a soloist at ABT
    Misty Copeland is promoted to soloist, a role she has long been waiting for.

  • Misty is promoted to principal at ABT

    Misty is promoted to principal at ABT
    On June 30, 2015, Misty Copeland is promoted to principal dancer. This compromise has been long overdue, and everyone is delighted by this great news.