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The woman represents ballet. She is most important, powerful and vital to it. Therefore, she is not less than a man. If anything she is more than in this field.
Misty Copeland
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Misty Copeland
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: September 10
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Kansas City
Missouri
Misty Danielle Copeland
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