Misty Copeland, 1982
Actors · September 10, 1982
Misty Copeland
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Misty Copeland is 43 years old, born September 10, 1982 in United States · Virgo.
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About
Misty Copeland shattered a 75-year barrier when she became the first African American woman promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre in 2015. Born September 10, 1982, in the US, she started ballet at 13 and rose through ABT's ranks—corps de ballet in 2001, soloist in 2007—before retiring in 2025. Beyond the stage, she's authored two memoirs, narrated the documentary A Ballerina's Tale, and performed on Broadway and for Prince. Virgos born in 1982 often carry creative resilience; Copeland's life embodies that drive.
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Biography
Misty Danielle Copeland became a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre on June 30, 2015, marking the first time in ABT's 75-year history an African American woman reached that rank. She joined ABT's Studio Company in 2000, advanced to the corps de ballet in 2001, and became a soloist in 2007, where she developed into a more contemporary and sophisticated performer. Her late start—beginning ballet at 13 rather than in childhood—made her ascent exceptional; she won the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Award in 1997 as Southern California's best dancer. At age 13, legal and custody disputes involving her mother and ballet teachers complicated her early training, but both sides ultimately dropped proceedings, allowing her to study under a former ABT member. She retired from ABT in 2025 after years as a soloist.
Beyond dance, Copeland became a multifaceted public figure. She authored two autobiographical works and narrated the documentary A Ballerina's Tale. In 2015, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and she appeared on its cover. She performed in the Broadway production On the Town, toured as a featured dancer for Prince, and appeared on A Day in the Life and So You Think You Can Dance. As a spokesperson and endorser, she worked with brands including T-Mobile, Coach, Dr Pepper, Seiko, Under Armour, and The Dannon Company. Born a Virgo on September 10, 1982, in the US, her life-path number 3 reflects creative expression and communication—traits evident in her transition from dancer to author and speaker.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Copeland began ballet unusually late, at age 13, which made her early rise to competitive prominence striking. In 1998, two years after starting training, she found herself at the center of a custody dispute: her ballet teachers were serving as her legal guardians while her mother fought to reclaim custody. At the same time, she was already an award-winning dancer fielding professional offers. The conflict involved emancipation filings and restraining orders before both sides dropped proceedings. She then moved home to study under a new teacher who was a former ABT member, stabilizing her path toward the professional stage.
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Trivia
- Won the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Award in 1997 at age 15 as the best dancer in Southern California.
- Appeared on the cover of Time magazine in 2015 when named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
- Performed on Broadway in On the Town and toured as a featured dancer for Prince.
- Narrated a documentary about her career challenges titled A Ballerina's Tale.
- Retired from American Ballet Theatre in 2025 after dancing there for over two decades.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Misty Copeland gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Misty Copeland?
- Misty Copeland is 43 years old (born September 10, 1982).
- When is Misty Copeland's birthday?
- Misty Copeland was born on September 10, 1982.
- What is Misty Copeland's zodiac sign?
- Misty Copeland is a Virgo, born September 10, 1982.
- What is Misty Copeland's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Misty Copeland was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Misty Copeland from?
- Misty Copeland is from United States.
- What does Misty Copeland do?
- Misty Copeland is a actor.
- Is Misty Copeland still alive?
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