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Misty Copeland Interview: The Wind at My Back Book Release

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  • Dance Company: Philadelphia Ballet

    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

    Academy of Music 240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, United States
    Toast the season with George Balanchine’s must-see holiday classic! The Nutcracker leaps from the stage with fighting mice, toy soldiers, dancing candy canes, and waltzing flowers, all set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Marie and her Prince to the Land of Sweets in this beloved...
  • Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet

    Nutcracker

    Nutcracker

    War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
    On Christmas Eve 1944, SF Ballet made history with the American premiere of Nutcracker, launching a national holiday tradition that continues to enchant audiences. Set in 1915 San Francisco, Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker takes place in a city celebrating a new age of technology. As the lights dim and the music soars, snowflakes swirl,...
  • Dance Company: Sacramento Ballet

    Nutcracker

    Nutcracker

    SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center 1301 L St., Sacramento, CA, United States
    A beloved holiday tradition returns, complete with live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera. This magical performance promises to enchant audiences of all ages and will be a cherished part of your holiday season for years to come.
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Misty Copeland! We talk about her newest book, The Wind at My Back, her dear mentor and Black ballet trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, the newly formed Misty Copeland Foundation, her undying passion for arts activism, and how we as ballet lovers can make a difference.

Misty Copeland as Terpsichore in George Balanchine’s Apollo. © The GeorgeBalanchine Trust. Photo: Kyle Froman, courtesy American Ballet Theatre.

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Misty Copeland! We talk about her newest book, The Wind at My Back, her dear mentor and Black ballet trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, the newly formed Misty Copeland Foundation, her undying passion for arts activism, and how we as ballet lovers can make a difference.

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