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Culture
A ‘Blackout’ at the Kennedy Center unites Black dancers from historically white ballet companies
Creating new work together allows artists to ‘drop the mask’
Culture
South African choreographer reinterprets ‘Giselle’ as a vehicle for female rage
Dada Masilo’s ballet recalls Angela Bassett’s famous torching-the-Beemer scene in ‘Waiting to Exhale’
The Uplift
Misty Copeland discusses her new book, ballet culture and social activism
‘It was important for me to get out there and let people know what I believe in’
Culture
The streets and scenes of Misty Copeland’s trip to Havana
Barbershops, barres, murals, relaxing dancers, and love: a photographic journey with a prima ballerina
Culture
Guavas, plantains, rum
What we ate — and what you should eat — in Havana
Culture
Misty Copeland En Pointe
America’s most famous prima ballerina heads to Cuba to represent female athleticism. (Yes, athleticism.)
Culture
Misty Copeland continues to inspire
The 33-year-old ballerina offers advice to those on their own paths to success
The Uplift
Hip-hop ballet takes the internet by storm
Instructor merges hip-hop moves with classical ballet