Misty Copeland Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Disney’s ‘Eureka’ Features Loretta Devine, Sheila E., Misty Copeland And More

Emmy Award®-winning actress Loretta Devine, world-famous drummer Sheila E., and renowned ballet dancer and New York Times best-selling author Misty Copeland have joined the cast of Disney Branded Television's upcoming series "Eureka!" in guest-starring roles.Continue reading

Misty Copeland And Others At New York City Center Live Home Virtual Programming Announced

New York City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler today announced New York City Center Live @ Home virtual programming including a newly commissioned weekly performance series.Continue reading

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Founder Arthur Mitchell Pioneering Dancer Passes (Video)

Dance God, Arthur Mitchell, who broke barriers for African-Americans in the 1950s as a ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet and who would go on to become a driving force in the creation of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, has died. Continue reading

Herstory Day With Misty Copeland And Reshma Saujan In Harlem

Herstory Day is an intergenerational celebration of women’s history in New York City with a focus on archiving, activism, and art practices. Continue reading

Mattel’s Groundbreaking Hijab Barbie Honors Harlem Coached Olympian And More

Mattel made history on Monday by unveiling the first-ever hijab-wearing Barbie doll. It’s designed after Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American sabre fencer who became the first Olympic athlete to compete while wearing a hijab at the 2016 Rio Olympics who was coached by Harlem born Akhnaten Spencer-El.Continue reading

Keep A Child Alive By Bidding On Unique Items From Harlem’s Alicia Keys And More!

Harlem born Alicia Keys and her non-profit Keep A Child Alive have teamed up with eBay for an amazing auction with memorabilia from some of our favorite celebs. There is something for everyone. Continue reading

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Misty Copeland In A Ballerina’s Tale / Jeremy McQueen’s The Black Iris Project In Central Park

Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Continue reading

How Prince Secretly Saved A Harlem Ballet School

Mashable reports how dance diva Misty Copeland is one of ballet's brightest stars — and Prince knew that well before everyone else. Continue reading

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Misty Copeland Leads List Of Variety’s ‘Power of Women’ Honorees At Ciprani’s

Variety, the definitive entertainment industry news source, is pleased to announce the honorees for its Power of Women: New York event to be held at Cipriani Midtown on April 8, 2016. Continue reading

Ailey’s Opening Night Gala Benefit Honoring BNY Mellon

On December 2^nd, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will kick off a five-week holiday season with a star-studded gala benefit including a performance at New York City Center and party at the New York Hilton Midtown Grand Ballroom. Continue reading

HW Pick: Donald Trump, Tracy Morgan And More On Jimmy Kimmel Live In Brooklyn

Jimmy Kimmel Live will be returning to the host’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York for five original shows which will tape live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House starting on Monday, October 19th, 2015.Continue reading

HW Pick: Watch Misty Copeland In A Ballerina’s Tale

Misty Copeland is more than just a ballerina. From the time she was promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater — a first for a Black woman — she's become a cultural icon with a secure place in history.Continue reading

HW Pick: The Greene Space Presents “The Breakthrough” With Misty Copeland

This season, dance prodigy Misty Copeland broke not one, but two major cultural barriers: she became American Ballet Theatre's first African-American female principal dancer less than a week after being the first black ballerina to star in ABT's Swan Lake at the Metropolitan Opera House. Continue reading

In A Dance Class Harlem’s Rangel Sits And Reflects

In 1950s Harlem on a Sunday afternoon, Alma Carter arrived at the Savoy Ballroom in a mauve-colored strapless ball gown. “I wore a tiara with diamonds,” she said, quickly adding, “Not real diamonds.”Continue reading

Harlem’s National Dance Institute Gala Raises $1.4 Mil

On Monday, April 20th the National Dance Institute (NDI) honored NDI Trustee and Philanthropist, Valerie Diker and Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Amy Astley. Continue reading