How did Misty Copeland break barriers and become one of the world's most famous ballerinas? In this powerful talk, she charts her rise from childhood adversity to history-making dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre ā and gives a peek at what she plans to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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