Ballerina Misty Copeland has been an inspiration on and off the dance floor for many. She made history nearly a decade ago as the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

Misty Copeland is taking her knowledge of ballet off the stage and into readers’ hands. Copeland, who made history as the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet ...

Misty Copeland’s son is following in her footsteps. The ballerina, 42, told Us Weekly exclusively that her 3-year-old son, Jackson, has begun ballet classes — just like his talented mother. Copeland ...