Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland is an American ballet dancer who was born in 1982. Her tale defies all expectations since she began ballet at the age of 13 and went on to become the first African-American main dancer in the American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history.

As a child, Misty Copeland had star potential. She participated in two summer workshops with ABT before joining the company as an official member in 2000 and becoming a soloist in 2007. She is a world-renowned public speaker, celebrity spokeswoman, and author, in addition to being a world-class dancer. In 2014, she signed a sponsorship deal with Under Armour and launched her own dancewear line, M by Misty. She was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World the following year. She is currently one of the most well-known female ballet dancers and role models.

Born: September 10, 1982 (age 39)
Nationality: American