#mistycopeland

[challendiaries]

The #inspiring story of #mistycopeland , a ballet dancer who has broken barriers and shattered stereotypes to become one of the most accomplished and #influential ballerinas of our time. Her #talent, perseverance, and hard #work have earned her numerous accolades, including becoming the first #African #American #female principal dancer with the American Ballet #Theatre. She has also been a vocal #advocate for #diversity and inclusivity in ballet, and has used her platform to #challenge stereotypes and #promote #acceptance. Copeland has spoken out against body shaming in the dance world and has worked to make ballet more accessible to #young people from #diverse backgrounds through her #charity work.

[trascapades]

🎬🎶🗽#ArtIsAWeapon Free outdoor music and movies in NYC today, July 1:

🎶 @thesoapboxpresents The Soapbox Presents: Stoop Sessions, The Funk of July Free Live Concert - 7:30pm

📍120th St bt Lenox Av & Mount Morris Park West

"Come get beamed up on the mothership…destination FUNKTROPOLIS! We take to The Stoop with the message, we are American too!

It’s gonna be dy-no-mite!

Featuring:

@yahzarah

@jasonmurdenmusic

@crmcbridemusic

@erricklewis

@singtrevon

@trejahhh

@ohnightdevine

@pikemilot

@nobesmusic

@bendjiallonce

@drewashbyy

@jasonmarshalljazz

Hosted by @jivepoetic

@marija_abney "

🎬 🎙🎧@lincolncenter #SummerAndTheCity series celebrates the world-renowned ballerina, trailblazer, #artistactivist @mistyonpointe with a screening of her new film, Q&A and Silent Disco.

📍Damrosch Park Amsterdam Avenue & W 62nd Street

8:30 PM: An outdoor screening of Misty Copeland & @lifeinmotionproductions' film "Flower," followed by a Q&A, moderated by CNN's @sarasidnertv

10:00 PM: A Silent Disco under the stars, inspired by Flower, and led by the legendary DJ Belinda Becker (@yardgyal)

🎬 @nycparks Movies Under The Stars Present: Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC @doinitinthepark

8:30 PM – 11:00 PM

📍@officialwest4th, 272 6th Avenue

"Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC is an independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia @koolboblove and Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau. The film explores the history, culture, and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide 'Mecca' of the sport."

#stoopsessions #harlem #FreeInNYC #thesoapboxpresents #funkmusic #freeconcert #funkofjuly #MistyCopeland #BobbitoGarcia #DoinItInThePark #FreeConcert

[scholarlyhobbit]

Misty Copeland as a youthful, beautiful Juliet in American Ballet Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet. She's glorious in person, with an intense stage presence and charisma, her dancing equally powerful and effervescent. And she's been so quick to credit the Black dancers who came before her and the ones following in her pointe shoes. She's a legend in the making. #BlackHistoryMonth . . . 🏷️ #ballet #ballerina #mistycopeland #americanballettheatre #abt #romeoandjuliet #juliet #blackballerina #balletlife #dancelife #pointe #balletdancer #worldwideballet #balletworld #loveballet #balletlovers #balletinspiration #balletaddiction #balletpost #balletphotography #ballerinaseveryday #dance #dancer #dancephotography #балет #балерина https://www.instagram.com/p/Cogv3nTsS9E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[amysbooketlist]

Qotd: who was your mentor/role model growing up or now? . AOTD: RBG. . It’s #womancrushwednesday and my reasons for crushing on #mistycopeland are pretty obvious. Just read the blurb and check out that stunning cover, and it’s no wonder people have been mesmerized by @mistyonpointe and her incredible strength for years. . From celebrated ballerina and New York Timesbestselling author Misty Copeland, a heartfelt memoir about her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson which captures the importance of mentorship, shared history, and honoring the past to ensure a stronger future. The Wind at My Back tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other—and the dance world—forever. Misty Copeland shares her own struggles with racism and exclusion in her pursuit of this dream career and honors the women like Raven who paved the way for her but whose contributions have gone unheralded. . #bookstagram #ballet #bookstagrammer #ballerina #bookish #booknerd #books #booklover #booknerd #bookaddict #igbooks #igreads #instabook #instareads #wednesday #igdaily #picoftheday #photooftheday #readersofinstagram #reading #readmorebooks #reader #bookrecommendations #newrelease #instagood #instadaily #bookgram #foryou #tbr (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMgVGXL6KR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[naturaledgez]

On Pointe! • • • #Naturaledgez #teamnatural #naturalhair #onpointe #mistycopeland #blackballerinas https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMGPclg7UK/?utm_medium=tumblr

[yasminprince]

🎵Sexy Dancer🎵 Misty Copeland😍😎🤩

[beautifulbizarremagazine]

Beautiful painting titled "Misty Copeland" by @lindsayrapp⁣ .⁣ "Start unknown, finish unforgettable" - Misty Copeland⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CBOJnrYJahV/

[jiinxsay-doll-lee-wilde1]

Flawless MiSTY, part of the Sunrise!!! • • (My 1st cross post to Tumblie, Complete with hashtags, which i Never EVER do!!) • • #mistycopeland #mistynyc #ballet #ballerina #balletdancer #balletphotography #balletinspiration #balletaddiction #balletlife #balletclass #balletworld #balletlover #balletlicious #balletdance #balletfitness #balletbeautifulgirls #balletfit #balletgirl #ballettiara #balletforever (at Magical Universe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNfjR3Kgo27sza3X3-c1548qRb4OPUjtKL43jo0/?igshid=1vdtdssq442xz

[randolfimages]

~ @mistyonpointe < @foliojr ・・・ Cover reveal! We're in awe of the stunning cover of Misty Copeland's new middle-grade book, BLACK BALLERINAS. "Part of my mission is to bring awareness to the contributions of Black ballerinas. To give a sense of the rich histories of those who may not be documented in ballet history books, yet their careers — and legacies — are no less valuable and inspiring." Read more about BLACK BALLERINAS at the link in our bio! #mistycopeland #blackballerinas #middlegrade #books #reading #foliojr #foliolit #foliolitmanagement #salenabarnes #ballet #ballerina #dance #art #amreading #coverreveal #youngreaders #childrensbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKYOg-BZj7/?igshid=1jyjz2159d1o7

[rjbailey]

Reposted from @quotabelle “You can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed.” ~ Misty Copeland . . From the gutsy and powerfully graceful ballerina who laces up her toe shoes and never gives up. #mondaymotivation . #BeautifullySaid by #mistycopeland #ballerina #athlete #dancer #bravely #gritandgrace #quotabelle - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/CErxJjTApRZ/?igshid=erh82hl5u3kp

[daisydelirium]

It’s been awhile. I’ve been sneaking some anatomy studies & challenging myself with limited color palettes a few hrs/week. It’s only practice stuff but thought I’d share. Really digging this WFH set up even though I’m more tired than usual these days. Anyway here’s a digital study of Misty Copeland from some online stock photo. 5.12.2020

[pgcclibrary]

Ballerina 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 is a soloist with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in New York City, only the second African-American dancer to hold that position since the mid-1980s. Regarded as a ballet prodigy as a teenager, Copeland began her dance training late, at age 13, but quickly distinguished herself as one of the most promising young dancers in the United States. By the time she was 18, she had secured a spot in the ABT, among the most prestigious ballet companies in the country. Since becoming a soloist for the ABT in 2007, Copeland has performed a number of major roles, most notably, dancing the lead in Swan Lake, a role rarely given to black dancers.⠀ ⠀ Copeland has been described as an "unlikely ballerina" who has challenged the stereotypical image of what a ballet dancer should look like. In addition to standing out as one of only handful of black ballerinas in major American ballet companies, Copeland is muscular and athletic, not the sylph of traditional ballet. In an art that places high value on uniformity, these attributes might hinder a dancer's career, but Copeland has turned them to her advantage and, in so doing, opened up opportunities for a new and more diverse generation of dancers. In 2015 Time magazine named Copeland to its list of the "100 Most Influential People."⠀ ⠀ ==⠀ ⠀ Source: "Misty Copeland." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 125, Gale, 2015. Gale In Context: Biography.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #pgcc #pgcclibrary #blackhistorymonth #mistycopeland (at Prince George's Community College) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_oVioBKhN/?igshid=go8e78xsmg5o

[lilydeeg]

#6 - American Ballet & Progression

Well what do you know. Ballet moved its way to America! The uses of ballet began to expand. These concepts are seen in the chapter “The Rise of American Ballet” from Ballet & Modern Dance by Jack Andreson and the articles “Misty Copeland called out a Russian theater for blackface. Some people are defending the theater” by Lead Asmelash, CNN, and “Hiplet: An Implausible Hybrid Plants Itself on Pointe” by Gia Kourlas, The New York Times.

One thing related to ballet that became popular in America around the turn of the 20th Century was that many ballet dancers were popular in musical theatre. Some women, like Bessie Clayton and Marilyn Miller, were trained ballet dancers but had a specialty act, such as doing the cakewalk en pointe or doing deep backbends. This connects back to last semester when we learned about Vaudeville acts and how dancers were known for their specialty talents. Maybe this was one way that America attempted to expand what ballet can be used for. This could act as one example to show how ballet is used as a foundational technique to inform and enrich other ways of moving.

Just as everything else, ballet is evolving, growing, and expanding. Misty Copeland, the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, is a huge advocate for the inclusion of all, specifically African American women, in the world of ballet. When Misty called out the Bolshoi Theatre in Russia by posting a picture of two young, female dancers posing in blackface, different perspectives were shared. After discussion, one perspective that I understood more was the idea that Copeland was approaching this issue from an American mindset as opposed to a Russian mindset. Associations and connotations are not interchangeable between two different cultures.

Another way ballet is showing its relevance in today’s world is the creation of Hiplet, a mix between hip hop and ballet. Creator Homer Hans Bryant, who coined this term in 2009, is “trying to elevate these kids into who they are and to make a difference.” Creating opportunity for African American young women and men that is accessible, relatable, and fun were some of the goals of Homer’s style. Two questions that Homer asked of the old school ballet teachers with judgement towards his style were, “How many generations of African American kids did they transform? What are you doing for the art?” I think these questions nicely frame the motivation behind Homer’s philosophy.

There’s one question that’s been on my mind since last semester, and this week my asking of this question sparked an... involved conversation amongst the class. I am curious as to what is defined as a ‘trained dancer’? In general, it seems that a trained dancer is well versed in a wide range of styles and above all possesses a strong foundation in ballet technique. But can’t a dancer be trained in a specific style? Clearly, the lense of those who are questioning if a dancer is trained varies based on what their specific desires in a dancer are, however, I do not believe we should discredit someone’s work by saying they’re not a trained dancer if they don’t have a strong ballet background.

[africanamericanreports]

MasterClass, the platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, announced today that decorated prima ballerina Misty Copeland will teach ballet.

[fleetwood-mac-news]

#Repost @canyoutellimintheatre ・・・ So on #worldoperaday I got to spend 12 hours working at the #lincolncenter and to top it all off I got to watch #fleetwoodmac perform in the #metropolitanoperahouse for free. (Also saw #mariahcarey #stevecarrell #stephencolbert and #mistycopeland). Not a bad day. (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4D3wH2hP0Q/?igshid=ixgy4wyhpkm3

[mmdisney200]

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Doll Collection is up for Pre-Order on the @barbie website 🗝💖 Price are on the last pic ✨