<P> Misty Danielle Copeland ( born September 10 , 1982 ) is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre ( ABT ) , one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States . On June 30 , 2015 , Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT 's 75 - year history . </P>
<P> Misty Danielle Copeland ( born September 10 , 1982 ) is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre ( ABT ) , one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States . On June 30 , 2015 , Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT 's 75 - year history . </P>
first black principal dancer in an american ballet company
first black principal dancer in an american ballet company
Misty Danielle Copeland
Misty Danielle Copeland