Funday Friday: #40--Hooray for Misty Copeland (The First Black Principal ABT Dancer)

(I want to mention quickly that this news came in last week, but I didn't mention it. My dearest apologies.)

Happy Funday Friday. folks.
And a very sincere congratulations to Misty Copeland, who has made history in the world of ballet to become the first African American ballet dancer to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre company.
Ms. Copeland, who has worked with the ABT for 15 years, made the historic promotion (or releve, in this case) when news was made on Tuesday.

Here is an interview she did last December with CBS's Sunday Morning, which gives a perfect look into Copeland's life.

and video of her at work.


I don't have to say much about her, but I'm super proud of her. She is a stamp in the ever-growing history of African Americans, and I can't be any more ecstatic for her. This is a huge progression in the ballet world and in African American History. She has gone far before, so she will go further and further in this role. What she won't stop doing, however, is amaze, set the bar and inspire.
Three cheers to you, Ms. Copeland.