I feel like I represent every young dancer, and even non-dancer, who felt they were not accepted by the ballet world. I'd like to think that they can see themselves in me.

Misty Copeland

Categorized in : Thinking Ballet Dancer

At 7 years old being a black girl in their school, and they're being told by their teachers' You don't belong here, your skin is the wrong color, your feet are too flat... we can't work with your hair,'.