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When did Misty Copeland become the first African American woman principal dancer in ABT?

  • June 30, 2005

  • June 30, 2010

  • June 30, 2015

  • June 30, 2020

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Misty Copeland became the first African American woman principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater on June 30, 2015. This was a historic event for the ballet world, as it marked the first time that an African American woman had been given such a prestigious position. Copeland's appointment was met with widespread acclaim, and she has since become a role model for young dancers of all backgrounds.
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