Omnia Danielle Copeland: From Dance To Dance

Misty Danielle Copeland was born to Douglas Copeland and Sylvia DelaCerna, September 30, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. She came from a misfortunate childhood, with many troubles but she still managed through. She is the first African American female principal dancer to dance with the American Ballet Theatre in 20 years!
Misty is the fourth of six siblings of generally mixed heritage. Sylvia DelaCerna had consecutive marriages and boyfriends, which includes the family moving constantly, sometimes to awful living conditions at times. Once, she lived in a one bedroom motel room, where she had to sleep on the floor. Misty and her family eventually settled in San Pedro, California. Eventually, Sylvia married her fourth husband. Their relationship
Despite her childhood difficulties, she continued to dance. During her lessons, she had embroilment over custody between her mother, Sylvia DeCerna, and her trainers Cynthia and Patrick Bradley. After a considerable amount of trials, Sylvia gained the rights. Earning her rights, she promised the couple that she would continue to allow Misty to dance. In results of the battle, Misty lost her dance instructor, but as you can see, her promise was kept. Misty has completed several American Ballet and San Francisco Ballet Theatre, where she triumphed in many competitions. She also began to dance with the South Bay Ballet Company, where she was introduced to her new instructor, Diane Lauridsen. After a while, at the age of 13, Sylvia allowed her daughter to live and train with the Bradley’s. I've heard one extremely talented dance teacher by the name of Abby Lee Miller say, "Most kids piques at the age of 13." Misty, although she already began her training at a young age, began her career as an dancer. She was so passionate about dancing, she was granted a summer intensive program with the American Ballet Theatre, the company she dances for now, at the age of 15! Of course, she