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Won a scholarship at local dance competition
After taking only 2 years of ballet classes, Misty went with her sister to her first competition. She won a scholarship, which shaped her because the media was extremely interested in her. -
Trained at San Francisco Ballet School
This shaped Misty because she started dancing at age 13. this was one of the ballet schools that started her intensive training to become a professional ballerina. -
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She got in and trained at ABT
Misty was accepted into American Ballet Theatre. This shows that all her hard work paid off and she would do whatever it took to make her dream come true -
Became a ABT soloist (3rd African-American women)
This shaped her identity because it showed how hard working she is. It also shows that if you want to do something and work towards it, you will be successful -
Misty appeared in Princes music video
Prince discovered Misty and saw that she had talent and invited her to be in his video. It shaped Misty's identity because it allowed her to be recognized and she became more popular -
She was casted as the lead role in ABT's production Firebird
This was a big milestone for Misty. She worked hard and didn't wait to persue her dream of being a professional ballerina -
She appeared in Under Armours video
This video clip was made to show Misty's toughness as a ballerina. Under Armour saw her and her talent and thought others should know about it. This helped push the publishing of her autobiography. -
Published Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
This drew more attention to Misty and her journey to become a ballerina. It also helped other girls that are training to go professional and presented her as a role model. -
Misty was named principal dancer of ABT
This award to Misty reassured her that all her hard work paid off. She is a great example to show that we can do anything if we put our mind to it and work for it. -
She was the First African-American women to lead US ballet group
This was a great example to everyone to show that no matter your race, you can do anything. It showed she was hard working and had great talent.