she was just promoted as principal dancer at American Ballet theatre. You go girl!
Misty also became the first African-American woman to be named a principal in the 75-year history of American Ballet Theater. This is a very important accomplishment, as Black women and men are extremely underrepresented in ballet.
According to an interview with NPR, Misty talked about her struggle as a black woman in ballet. Her aesthetics just didn't fit in, and critics questioned her body type. Critics would say that African-American body types are too muscular, or not lean enough. But she finally pushed through, and made history.
"This has been my dream since I was 13, to be a principal dancer and reach these heights."
"But it hasn't been overnight," she added at a hastily arranged news conference — a rarity for a ballet promotion.
"It's been 14 years of extremely hard work. I'm just so extremely honored to be an African-American and to be in this position."
