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Performances in N.Y.C. American Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer has given her farewell performance. But she’s not done with this art form yet. Misty Copeland won’t perform in ...

Any gala hosted by American Ballet Theatre is bound to be wonderful, but the company’s 85th anniversary fete dedicated to the iconic principal dancer Misty Copeland was an especially splendid—and ...

On October 22, 2025, Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) during a gala at Lincoln Center, closing the curtain on a remarkable 25-year career. At 43, Copeland ...

The gala honoring Misty Copeland included speeches and performances at Lincoln Center. The American Ballet Theater also livestreamed the event to audiences at a nearby venue. Kristina Bumphrey via ...

Misty Copeland draws thunderous applause after her retirement performance at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) 2025 Fall Gala last night at David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center An unrivaled ...

NEW YORK – As Misty Copeland walked the red carpet at the American Ballet Theatre fall gala Oct. 22, a familiar face stood nearby, waiting to greet the history-making dancer. That person was Oprah ...

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Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became ...

Charles Sykes/Invision / Charles Sykes/Invision/AP NEW YORK — Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American ...