Copeland wrote two autobiographical books about her experiences, and was the narrator of "A Ballerina's Tale" (2015), a documentary about the challenges she faced in pursuit of her dreams. She was a soloist with the company by 2007 and in 2015 she became the first African-American woman in the theatre's history to be made principal dancer. Matthew Macfadyen as Benjamin Stahlbaum, Claras father and a widower following the death of his wife Marie. Travel, Lifestyle, and Geeky Stuff Northeast Travel Blogger Lifestyle Blogger Family Travel, Vacations, and Outdoor Adventure Travel with Teens Tech, Gear, and Tips Disney Travel and Disney Recipes. Misty Copeland as the Ballerina Princess, a gifted dancer in the mysterious Four Realms. theaters on Friday, November 2, continue that legacy as they immerse moviegoers into fantastical worlds rich with detail and dimension that exceed any adaptation of E.T.A. Copeland herself joined the ABT in 2000, after a number of summer workshops, and was made a corps de ballet member in 2001. Misty Copeland on Bringing Ballet to the Masses - Nutcracker and the Four Realms Exclusive Interview with Misty Copeland. The stunning visuals of Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, opening in U.S. This decision caused problems involving an emancipation suit, restraining orders and custody battles, but legal proceedings were ultimately dropped, and Copeland returned home with her mother and began studying ballet under the tutelage of a former member of the American Ballet Theatre. Nutcracker and the Four Realms stars Mackenzie Foy, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley, Jayden Fowora-Knight and Eugenio Derbez, and was directed by Lasse Hallstrom and Joe Johnston. Misty Copeland made history as the American Ballet Theater’s first African-American principal dancer, and now she’s bringing her legacy to the big screen in the new holiday film The Nutcracker. Due to her mother's many relationships, the family moved around a great deal, and, rather than force Copeland to give up ballet, her teachers agreed to host her. Only 5 months later she was cast as Clara in the Nutcracker, drawing over 2,000 patrons per show, and capturing the attention of the Los Angeles media. Copeland was a quick learner, deemed a prodigy and was en pointe as a ballerina after only 3 months of study. Copeland had become the captain of her school's drill team, and the coach had recommended that she try to study dance. Misty was first introduced to ballet at classes held at a local Boys & Girls Club in her community. Misty Copeland was born in Kansas City, Missouri but spent most of her childhood in southern California. Four years ago, Misty Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatres 75-year history.
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