History makers Misty Copeland, Lauren Anderson inspire little
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They spoke about confidence and knowing thy self. They spoke about believing in yourself, embracing your gifts and working hard to perfect your craft. They spoke about passion, dedication, perseverance and keeping your eyes on the prize, and even though the auditorium was packed wall-to-wall with excited little girls, at times, you could hear a pin drop. Wearing tutus and tiaras, the girls' eyes were locked on center stage as Misty Copeland and Lauren Anderson spoke about life, love of the arts and the experience of being a brown ballerina.
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History makers Misty Copeland, Lauren Anderson inspire little
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹
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The Unspoken Truth about Misty Copeland and Her Success
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History makers Misty Copeland, Lauren Anderson inspire little
Q & A with Misty Copeland
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