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I believe I am yet to dance my favorite role, but I am pretty open to adapting to different characters. I would love to be Odette in Swan Lake one day. I think that would be the ultimate role.
Misty Copeland
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Misty Copeland
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: September 10
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Misty Danielle Copeland
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