32-year-old Misty Copeland becomes first Black principal dancer at one of three top ballet companies in the world! 1982:  Born in Kansas City, Missouri. 1995: Takes first ballet class at the late age of 13 at Boys & Girls Club in San Pedro, California. 1997: Earned full scholarship to San Francisco's Ballet Summer Intensive Program. 2000: Earned … Continue reading Misty Copeland Makes History →