Overview

• Misty Copeland, who joined ABT at 13, became its first Black female principal dancer in 2015.
• Caroline Kennedy and Oprah Winfrey will serve as honorary chairs for her farewell gala at the Metropolitan Opera House.
• Copeland will return to the stage for the first time in five years to dance the “Romeo and Juliet” pas de deux.
• Copeland is preparing for her final performance while managing a labral tear and other longstanding injuries.
• Copeland has said she may continue dancing on select projects and will focus on her foundation, writing career and production company.