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To The Contrary
Misty Copeland Discusses the History and Future of Ballet
Season 31
Episode 3142
This week we interview Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and the author of The Wind at My Back. Her latest book highlights her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, as she reflects on her own life experiences.
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