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Feb 2024
45m 29s

BE BOLD! with Misty Copeland & The Misty...

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Dancing is for everyone... and in this episode Misty Copeland joins Kevin to discuss her achievement as the first black prima ballerina, her recent foray into filmmaking, and her focus on making space in the dance world for more little girls like her. They are joined by Caryn Campbell, Executive Director of The Misty Copeland Foundation as they discuss their new initiative - the Be Bold Program - an after school program aimed at making dance accessible for young children of color.

To learn more and get involved with The Misty Copeland Foundation, head to MistyCopelandFoundation.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.Org to learn more.

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