See it in Action: Misty Copeland

What does Misty Copeland feel she is doing by being a ballerina?

• Entertaining audiences

• Giving people hope

• Achieving personal fame

• Perfecting her technique

How long had Misty Copeland been a professional dancer before getting her first principal role?

• 5-6 years

• 8-9 years

• 10-11 years

• 13-14 years

At what age did Misty Copeland receive her first principal role in a classical ballet?

• 19

• 22

• 29

• 35

What was the name of the principal role Misty Copeland was given that she described as "everything that I've ever wanted"?

• Swan Lake

• The Nutcracker

• Firebird

• Giselle

What was a significant impact of Misty Copeland's Firebird performance at the Metropolitan Opera House?

• It led to her immediate promotion.

• It attracted a diverse audience.

• It was her final performance before retirement.

• It was her first performance in New York City.

What happened to Misty Copeland after her first Firebird performance in New York City?

• She received numerous awards.

• She decided to take a break from ballet.

• She suffered a severe career-ending injury.

• She was offered a new contract.

What was the nature of Misty Copeland's severe injury?

• A torn ligament in her knee.

• Six fractures in her left tibia.

• A sprained ankle.

• A pulled hamstring.

How did Misty Copeland continue to improve her craft while recovering from her injury?

• By watching ballet videos.

• By practicing floor barre exercises in bed.

• By teaching ballet classes.

• By writing about her experiences.

What historic achievement did Misty Copeland accomplish, as mentioned in the video?

• She became the youngest principal dancer ever.

• She was the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.

• She performed in the most ballets in a single season.

• She founded her own ballet company.

What does Misty Copeland emphasize as important for overcoming challenges and staying motivated?

• Strict diet and exercise.

• Constant self-criticism.

• An amazing support system.

• Avoiding all distractions.