Misty Copeland Foundation jobs and careers

About Misty Copeland Foundation

The Misty Copeland Foundation is led by Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre and a transformational figure in ballet. She has also established a high-profile identity as a champion of change. BE BOLD is the signature program for the Foundation. A groundbreaking afterschool dance initiative inspired by Misty Copeland’s own formative experience. With BE BOLD, the Misty Copeland Foundation offers an introductory ballet program designed for young children of color ages 5 – 12. The program transforms conventional dance education and strives to make ballet accessible, affordable, and fun.