MasterClass Misty Copeland Teaches Ballet Technique and Artistry

From the moment she stepped on the dance floor at age 13, Misty Copeland broke away from the norm. Three months later, the burgeoning ballerina was dancing en pointe. In just over a year, she was performing professionally, a nearly unfathomable accomplishment in the world of classical dance.

Music and performing gave her a voice and helped her rise out of difficult circumstances. They also helped her create a platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion. Now, as the prestigious American Ballet Theatre’s first African American female principal dancer, she’s an inspiration around the world and a cultural icon. Through her MasterClass, the history-making ballerina is teaching you to develop a deeper appreciation for ballet and the liberating power of movement.

In this online class, you’ll learn about:

• Ballet positions
• Barre warm-ups and techniques
• Ballet moves, from pliés to ronds de jambe
• Diversity and inclusion in ballet
• Stage presence
• Delivering dynamic performances
• Embodying characters
• Collaborating with choreographers