Misty Copeland

What did Misty begin watching on TV while living at Cindy's home?

• More NFL games

• WWF Wrestling Matches

• Recorded Videos of American Ballet Theatre performances

• Gymnastics in the Olympics

What inspirational ballerina did Misty meet in New York?

• Mariah Carey

• Elizabeth Cantine

• Cindy Bradely

• Paloma Herrera

After winning the award, Misty was offered a spot in many ballet summer programs. Which ballet program did Misty choose that summer?

• The San Pedro Dance Center

• The San Francisco Ballet

• The Boston Ballet

• The New York City Ballet

I am an author and the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. I continue to inspire young women everywhere to support and encourage one another. I am...

• Josephine Baker

• Michelle Obama

• Harriet Powers

• Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland was the 1st African American lead ballet dancer for the American Ballet Theatre

• True

• False

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• Misty Copeland

• Barack Obama

• Stephen King

• LeBron James

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Misty Copeland grew up moving from home to home

• True

• False

in 2004 Misty serious considered leaving ABT to join which company with Arthur Mitchell?

• The Boston Ballet Company

• The Dance Theatre of Harlem

• The New York City Ballet

• The Alvin Alley Dance Company

Why did Misty confront Kevin Mackenzie, the director of ABT?

• Misty went to go tell Kevin that he needed to stop doing the Nutcracker ballet.

• Misty went to tell Kevin that she was quitting because he is racist.

• Misty wanted an opportunity to dance more modern roles.

• Misty wanted an opportunity to dance in more classical roles.

How did Kevin react to Misty's request?

• Kevin told Misty she was fired for being aggressive.

• Kevin told Misty that she should focus on modern / contemporary roles if she wants to stay with the company.

• Kevin told Misty that she has the talent to do both contemporary and classical. He then nominated her for a classical contest.

• When Misty went to confront Kevin, he was busy and his secretary told Misty she would have to make an appointment.