The American Ballet Theatre hosted its enchanting Fall Gala: A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland, a spectacular night marking ABT’s eighty fifth anniversary season and paying tribute to probably the most iconic figures in dance. Misty herself curated the particular one-night-only program, which superbly honored her extraordinary legacy.
By way of an inspiring mix of dance and movie, the night traced Misty’s exceptional journey from her early inspirations and groundbreaking performances to her historic rise as Principal Dancer, and her lasting affect as a cultural icon, advocate, and mentor to the subsequent technology. Her story was seamlessly woven into the grand tapestry of ABT’s historical past, celebrating each the corporate’s wealthy previous and its forward-looking future.
I’ll always remember assembly Misty Copeland throughout a Disney press junket for The Nutcracker and the 4 Realms she was as beautiful and swish in individual as she is on stage, with a presence that radiates pure class. I even bear in mind dashing out quickly after to search out her Barbie by Mattel, a memento of her trailblazing influence.
For the gala’s purple carpet, Misty regarded each bit the modern-day princess, sporting a panoramic corseted tulle robe straight off the Spring 2026 runway. Her look was timeless, ethereal, and totally regal an ideal reflection of her artistry and poise. Congratulations, Misty a really unforgettable farewell and a legacy that may eternally dance on! See extra pictures inside…
Susan Jaffe, Creative Director, ABT, Misty Copeland and Barry Hughson, Government Director, ABT
Misty sporting a Carolina Herrera robe from Spring 2026, beautiful!
(Images by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Photographs for American Ballet Theatre)
