african american dancers

"Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history and became a symbol of change in the world of ballet, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. She worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina. This book helps kids explore how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to a world-famous ballet dancer and a role model to many people"--Back cover.

"Ballet is Aisha's life. So when she's denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesn't "look" the part, she knows something has to change-the constant discrimination is harming her mental health. Switching to her best friend Neil's art school seems like the perfect plan at first. But she soon discovers racism and bullying are entrenched in the ballet program here, too, and there's a new, troubling distance between her and Neil. And as past traumas surface, pressure from friends and family, a new romance, and questions about her dance career threaten to overwhelm her. There's no choreography to follow-for high school or for healing. Aisha will have to find the strength within herself-and place her trust in others-to make her next move."--Provided by publisher.

Misty Copeland jumped and twirled her way to the top. But the American Ballet Theatre's first female African American principal dancer didn't start her ballet journey until the late age of 13. Find out how more about Misty's journey from a challenging childhood to life under the spotlight as a groundbreaking dancer.

A biography of Misty Copeland, covering her childhood and career as a prima ballerina.

Two brothers, Randy and Rudy, tap dance on a New Orleans street.

"Misty Copeland is an author, global volunteer, and principal ballerina. But her path to success was not a straight one. Discover how Copeland used perseverance and talent to achieve her dream"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of African American ballet dancer Misty Copeland.

"Presents the life of the African-American dancer, describing her childhood, her ballet training, and her work with the American Ballet Theatre"--OCLC.

Provides biographical and historical information on a group of African-American artists who worked during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s to legitimize dance of the African diaspora as a serious art form.