It's become a holiday tradition, but you may not know "The Nutcracker" ballet began as a short story first told a century ago, and that's the source of inspiration for a new movie. "The Nutcracker and ...

She's gone on to pen multiple children's books and start her own foundation to inspire increased diversity in the arts Ten years ago, the prima ballerina became the company’s first Black principal ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook Copeland, the first Black female principal at American Ballet Theater, has announced she’s retiring. She made history, and then made ...

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 ...

She's gone on to pen multiple children's books and start her own foundation to inspire increased diversity in the arts Now, she's stepping back from ballet after announcing her retirement in June 2025 ...