Dance phenom and Prince muse Misty Copeland — the first African-American woman to become a principal dancer for New York's American Ballet Theatre — is coming to the Twin Cities in the spring for a special event that marries her passions around dance and children.
But she'll only be dancing with words, at least at the special event.
Copeland will be the main attraction for a conversation and Q&A at Northrop Auditorium, where she performed Giselle in spring 2014 to mark the venue's grand re-opening.
"INSPIRED: A Conversation with Misty Copeland," will be hosted by arts consultant and former Twin Cities news anchor Robyne Robinson.
Born in Kansas City, Mo., Copeland had a childhood filled with struggle. She found dance at 13 at a Boys and Girls Club, and, through discipline and a tireless work ethic, has become not only the face of dance, but a cultural icon.
She toured on and off with Prince for four years.
Copeland authored two books — a memoir, "Life in Motion," co-written with Charisse Jones, and a picture book, "Firebird," illustrated by Christopher Myers.
"It's important that young girls see that no matter where you come from, all things are possible," said Robinson. "Young people need to see that their lives are not short, fleeting things that mean nothing."
