I believe that I definitely developed into a refined and graceful woman due to ballet. It has shaped me in every way.
Misty CopelandThat it's possible to do positive things and I think that's how we're going to set an example to be respected as women in the world.
Misty CopelandI havenโt come from the typical path or background of someone who would make it to this level as a ballerina. When it came to my childhood-growing up in a single-parent home, often struggling financially-my mother definitely instilled in me and my siblings this strength, this will, to just continue to survive and succeed.
Misty CopelandI don't think every African-American or Latino have the same body type, but, yes, that's been one of the excuses ... saying that African-Americans are too muscular or just aren't lean enough. Usually they say, "Oh, they have flat feet so they just don't have the flexibility that it takes to create the line in a point shoe."
Misty Copeland