Photos: The power and grace of Misty Copeland Photographer Gregg Delman met Misty Copeland in 2011 -- a meeting that sparked a lengthy creative collaboration between the pair. Hide Caption 1 of 7Photos: The power and grace of Misty Copeland "While only 5'2", she fills a room like symphony orchestra music," Delman writes of Copeland. Hide Caption 2 of 7Photos: The power and grace of Misty Copeland Ballet dancer Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Hide Caption 3 of 7Photos: The power and grace of Misty Copeland Copeland started training at 13, late for a professional dancer, but was fielding professional offers only two years later. Hide Caption 5 of 7Photos: The power and grace of Misty Copeland Before shooting Copeland, Delman's only experience with ballet was seeing "The Nutcracker" as a child.

Source: CNN November 28, 2016 01:02 UTC