Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland--the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater--in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people ``you should meet.`` Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream.
Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dance.
Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland--the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater--in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people ``you should meet.`` Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream