Copeland is only the third black soloist with the prestigious dance company and the first in two decades. Her goal, she says, is to become the first black principal dancer for a major U.S. ballet company.

It’s a heady goal, but Copeland has been wowing observers ever since she wandered into a weekly ballet class at the San Pedro Boys and Girls Club as a teenager.

Read about Copeland’s visit here. Don’t forget to check out the awesome photo gallery!

Tags: American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland

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