Misty Copeland is the first African-American principal dancer with American Ballet. Here in the Bayou City, Copeland will dance Cinderella with more than a hundred kids from around the city.
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"For them to be able to see two black dances portraying Cinderella and a prince is remarkable," Copeland said.
Misty Copeland at the Hobby Theater this weekend
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Her prince is fellow ABT dancer Calvin Royal. The ballet superstars will perform Cinderella Thursday and Friday night at the Hobby Theater. Tickets are still available for both shows.