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Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy

Name: Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy
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Book Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.

As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn't have a lot of exposure to ballet or prominent dancers. She was sixteen when she saw a black ballerina on a magazine cover for the first time. The experience emboldened Misty and told her that she wasn't alone—and her dream wasn't impossible. In the years since, Misty has only learned more about the trailblazing women who made her own success possible by pushing back against repression and racism with their talent and tenacity. Misty brings these women's stories to a new generation of readers and gives them the recognition they deserve.

With an introduction from Misty about the legacy these women have had on dance and on her career itself, this book delves into the lives and careers of women of color who fundamentally changed the landscape of American ballet from the early 20th century to today.

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Discover the extraordinary journey of Misty Copeland, a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning dancer and American Ballet Theatre principal, with her latest release, Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction collection celebrates the influential dancers of color who have left indelible imprints on Misty's life both on and off the stage.

Experience Misty's remarkable story of triumph as she defied the odds, growing up in a motel with her mother and five siblings, with limited exposure to ballet and the prominent figures within the industry. But everything changed when, at the age of sixteen, she caught a glimpse of a black ballerina gracing the cover of a magazine. In that moment, Misty felt empowered; it proved to her that she was not alone and that her dreams were indeed attainable.

In Black Ballerinas, Misty illuminates the journeys of the trailblazing women who paved the way for her success, triumphing over repression and racism with their undeniable talent and unwavering determination. With reverence and respect, she brings their untold stories to a new generation of readers and finally gives them the recognition they so rightly deserve.

Immerse yourself in the unparalleled legacy that these women have left on the dance world, as Misty delves into the lives and careers of women of color who reshaped the landscape of American ballet throughout the 20th century and beyond. Alongside Misty's own reflections on the immense impact these women had on her own career, this book serves as a testament to their enduring influence.

Don't miss your chance to be inspired by the extraordinary perseverance and artistry of the black ballerinas who defied the odds. Join Misty Copeland and embark on this captivating journey by securing your copy of Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy today!

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