Summary
When Misty Copeland first placed her hands on the ballet barre at an after-school community centre, no one expected the undersized, underprivileged and anxious thirteen-year-old to become one of America’s most groundbreaking dancers. A true prodigy, she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life, she had to choose to embrace both her…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780751565638 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0751565636 |
| Author: | Misty Copeland |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 30 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 274g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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About The Author
Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. The bestselling author of Life in Motion and a children’s book, Firebird, she is the recipient of the Lenore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts. In 2014, President Obama appointed Misty to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. She lives in New York City.
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