by Kandiss Edwards
October 24, 2025
Copeland, the primary Black principal dancer for The American Ballet Theatre, has retired.
Misty Copeland, the primary Black principal dancer for The American Ballet Theatre, took her closing bow and was given her flowers by Black royalty.
On Oct. 22, on the David H. Koch Theater, Copeland concluded her groundbreaking profession. She carried out within the gala occasion, “A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland,” a part of ABT’s Fall Gala and co-chaired by Caroline Kennedy and Oprah Winfrey.
Following her closing bow, Copeland was celebrated by members of the family, firm members, and legends. One of many first in line to current the prima ballerina a shocking bouquet of pink roses was Oprah. As a prolific determine in Black tradition, the media mogul and Black-woman billionaire acknowledged Copeland’s contribution to breaking obstacles within the dance world.
Together with Oprah, Debbie Allen was current to help the now residing legend in her closing inventive exhibiting, with the trailblazer taking the stage following Winfrey. The five-time Emmy-winner, choreographer and proprietor of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy blazed a path within the dance world leaving doorways open in her wake. Copeland walked by means of these doorways as a younger dancer on the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
An official Instagram account posted a heartfelt tribute to Copeland.
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