Misty Copeland is actually one of my favorite dancers and a real inspiration to me. She started dancing very late in the world of dance at the age of 13. In her book "Life in Motion" you will see that the journey to earning her position as soloist with the American Ballet Theater was not an easy one, but she had the drive to push through and achieve her dream.
She is an inspiration to me for that reason. Much like her I too started dancing very late, but I have not let that hold me back. She just proves that if you have a passion and a dream for something you can achieve it. This ideal doesn't just apply to dance either. If you have a passion, go after it.
On a side note, Copeland has not only had feats in the ballet world. Like I mentioned early she has written a book, which I highly recommend, appeared in commercials like Dr. Pepper and did a campaign with Under Armour.
Below I have placed a few of her performances.
Enjoy. :)
Misty Copeland in The Nutcracker
Misty Copeland at age 15 performing
a variation from Don Quixote.
Her ad campaign with Under Armour.
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