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# Misty Copeland
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/she-was-first/episode/misty-copeland-abjal8/
- Published: 2026-03-12T19:06:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-20T07:30:16.000Z
- Description: She danced her way into history, now Misty Copeland is making space for what’s next.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: She Was First, Season 1, Episode 102, #ZZZ_Episode_006912b3-c6bd-41d6-9fd4-0d1398476f66, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_a0b71083-0809-4162-908c-e2c8fe4c74cc, #geo-us, #v1.16

Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, opens up about the obstacles she overcame to make history in ballet. She reflects on her five-year hiatus from the company and shares why she’s now returning for one powerful, final performance.