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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Sunday and Misty Copeland


Sunday and Misty Copeland

Many of you may have seen the commercial featuring ballerina Misty Copeland that quotes a rejection letter she received from a ballet training academy that said she didn't have the correct body type for ballet, and at age 13 she was “too old” to be considered.  Well!

Those were some pretty discouraging words (to say the least) for a thirteen-year-old to hear.  So on those days when you feel discouraged, remember this young woman who now wants to serve as an example to those dancers who may hear similar discouraging words.

 Through hard work, determination, and the encouragement of other teachers who saw her potential, she not only achieved her goal of being a professional dancer, she is now working with one of the best ballet companies in the world.  Today Misty Copeland is a soloist with American Ballet Theatre.

And, she is serving as an inspiration to others. 

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Secret #44:  
“Discouraged?  Remember Misty Copeland.”

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