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episode 12: Misty Copeland: Ballet Prodigy and Diversity Advocate
**Content Warning: We talk about Misty's struggle with her body image and eating disorder from 49:00-55:15
This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie talk about Misty Copeland: A Ballet Prodigy and Diversity Advocate. Misty Copeland was the first black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, and is also our first modern female artist! We talk about her early talent in dance, her family and some of the struggles she went through early in her career, setbacks from injuries, body image, and her race, and the lasting impact and inspiration she is for Ballet today!
You can follow Misty Copeland on Instagram @mistyonpointe
Books by Misty Copeland
Bunheads by Misty Copeland
Firebird by Misty Copeland
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina by Misty Copeland
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina (Young Reader Version) by Misty Copeland
Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You by Misty Copeland
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