Performing in “The Firebird” when she was still a soloist changed the course of Misty Copeland’s career, the legendary ballerina told Gayle ahead of her farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre — but her performance also changed the art form: “It was a real shift in where we are in the ballet world today.” Watch more of Copeland’s conversation in a broadcast exclusive interview tomorrow on CBS Mornings. | CBS Mornings
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Performing in “The Firebird” when she was still a soloist changed the course of Misty Copeland’s career, the legendary ballerina told Gayle ahead of her farewell
CBS Mornings. . Performing in “The Firebird” when she was still a soloist changed the course of Misty Copeland’s career, the legendary ballerina told Gayle ahead of her farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre — but her performance also changed the art form: “It was a real shift in where we are in the ballet world today ...
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