What event happened to Copeland in 1998 regarding her custody?
She was adopted by another family
Her ballet teachers and mother fought over her custody
She was sent to a foster home
She left home to live independently
Answer
In 1998, Copeland's ballet teachers and mother fought over her custody. Copeland's mother, who had been struggling with alcohol and drug abuse, wanted to take Copeland with her to live in Houston, Texas. However, Copeland's ballet teachers felt that she would not have the same opportunities to dance in Houston as she would in New York City. They fought for custody of Copeland and eventually won.
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