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08-10-2015, 02:13 PM
Whether she's dancing on stage (http://www.refinery29.com/2015/06/90000/misty-copeland-dance-videos) or fronting (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2014/01/30/misty-copeland-under-armour-partnership-_n_4694951.html) a major campaign, ballerina Misty Copeland (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/06/30/misty-copeland-principal-dancer_n_7697872.html) is always completely and utterly captivating. It's no surprise that the American Ballet Theatre star is wowing us once again by gracing the cover of Essence magazine's September issue (http://www.essence.com/).
Copeland looks breathtaking in a billowing gown as she gracefully strikes a mind-blowing pose captured by photographer Dennis Leupold.
“It was an easy decision for us to put Misty on the cover of our fashion issue. Not only is she gorgeous and a force to be reckoned with in the dance community, but she also realizes what this moment represents to so many," Vanessa De Luca, the editor-in-chief of Essence, told The Huffington Post. "Her story of defeating the odds despite the challenges in front of her is an inspiration to us all -- especially little girls who dream of becoming ballerinas when they grow up.”
The 32-year-old dancer made history just a few weeks ago by becoming the first black principle dancer at ABT (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/06/30/misty-copeland-principal-dancer_n_7697872.html) in the company's 75 years of existence. And the awe-inspiring feat is certainly not lost on Copeland.
"I'm going to continue to be who I am and my experiences as a black woman have made me who I am," Copland told Essence. "All of a sudden now that I'm in this position, I'm not going to say, 'I'm just a dancer.' It's a huge deal because I'm a black woman. That's why it's a a big deal."
When you're finished staring at Copeland's stunning cover, you can pickup Essence's September issue on newsstands August 12.
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Copeland looks breathtaking in a billowing gown as she gracefully strikes a mind-blowing pose captured by photographer Dennis Leupold.
“It was an easy decision for us to put Misty on the cover of our fashion issue. Not only is she gorgeous and a force to be reckoned with in the dance community, but she also realizes what this moment represents to so many," Vanessa De Luca, the editor-in-chief of Essence, told The Huffington Post. "Her story of defeating the odds despite the challenges in front of her is an inspiration to us all -- especially little girls who dream of becoming ballerinas when they grow up.”
The 32-year-old dancer made history just a few weeks ago by becoming the first black principle dancer at ABT (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=2015/06/30/misty-copeland-principal-dancer_n_7697872.html) in the company's 75 years of existence. And the awe-inspiring feat is certainly not lost on Copeland.
"I'm going to continue to be who I am and my experiences as a black woman have made me who I am," Copland told Essence. "All of a sudden now that I'm in this position, I'm not going to say, 'I'm just a dancer.' It's a huge deal because I'm a black woman. That's why it's a a big deal."
When you're finished staring at Copeland's stunning cover, you can pickup Essence's September issue on newsstands August 12.
Also on HufPost:
-- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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