February 21, 2018
ballet
Misty Copeland
Evian-loren Salgado
I think this is a really well written article about a very inspirational person. As a dancer myself I have spent countless hours in a ballet studio trying to perfect my technique. I think that Misty’s story is very inspirational not only to dancers but to everyone trying to reach a certain goal. Misty had a lot going on in her life and she did start dancing later on in life but through all of that she achieved her dream and proved that no matter where you come from or what you look like you can achieve great things. Its also amazing to see how her coach stood by her through thick and thin helping her to become great.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Regina De La Parra
I love Misty Copeland!! Ever since I was 7 years old I have danced ballet, so reading this has made me remember all of the times that I went to classes and all of the performances I made. Misty has always been a favorite of mine, and I am really glad this article was able to show and picture all that this amazing woman is. She is a true inspiration to anyone that has problems right now and need to find a place to escape.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Hector Garcia
I would have to say that reading Misty’s story has shown me perspective in which I have to give thanks for where I was born and raised. This article was also able to convey Misty’s hard work to succeed in ballet soon became an inspiration for young ballerinas. It is incredible to see her excel and make a name for herself, even after all that she has endured.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Carlos Sandoval
I have a lot of respect for ballerinas because they are some of the most fit people besides gymnastics, in my opinion. I did not know who Misty Copeland was but anyone that can overcome a struggle definitely has my respect. One of my cousin’s is a ballerina in New York and it is cool to see the different shows she gets to perform in.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Benjamin Arreguin
What Misty’s mother did was excessive, and exposed their business to the world when it should have remained private as everything else was in Misty’s life. No child should be overwhelmed with what Misty was put through as a child, and what her teacher did to get her out of her struggling and overwhelming household is amazing. This article highlighted the potential of a young ballerina with everything stacked against her, but proved that she had the drive within her to make her dreams a reality. Cynthia Bradley allowed Copeland to enter a door that wouldn’t have existed without her pushing Misty to join the dance team in her middle school.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Monica Avila
I was very surprised that Misty came from such harsh conditions to becoming such an impactful ballerina. It is amazing that she grew into such an inspirational and strong individual. Ballerinas have to be some of the strongest athletes, physically and emotionally. This article did a great job at capturing Misty’s full journey and it was very entertaining to read.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Alexandra Cantu
Great article! I was hooked from the start. I love the art shown through strong powerful individuals. Misty Copeland has been my inspiration since I began ballet on pointe. Her obstacles are one many can relate to and her story of being persistent really paid off. She was a natural, a prodigy. She became an influencer and advocated for the different race, size and shape to be give the opportunity to live their dreams and become a prima ballerina.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Cristina Cabello
When people have a dream they should do what ever it takes to reach it. Ballerinas are an example of live action art piece. The way they dance is amazing. But then also takes so much practice and strength. But everyone has to start somewhere in order to reach their aspirations. For Misty she had it rough. That is what I admire from her. All this hard work will soon be worth it. This was a good article.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Christopher Martinez
As a kid I always wondered how ballerinas could possibly dance in the flat shoes they had to wear, i knew the pain but never the extent of how they would dance so much they wouldn’t feel the pain in their feet anymore. This story is a prime example of how hard work and persistent can beat raw talent, she like many other successful people in their careers had hardships in which she had to overcome to get the roles she did such as swan lake and others.
25/02/2018
7:17 am
Natalia Flores
Misty is such an inspiration not just for dancers, but to all people willing to break barriers. She is a role model for those going through difficult times and to keep preserving. It’s astonishing that her mother and the Bradley’s had a legal battle and had restraining orders and emancipation documents. It’s kind of scary and extreme, but its reassuring that it didn’t end go down in court.
25/02/2018
7:17 am