169 Quotes by Misty Copeland

I’ve gotten nothing but warmth from the Black community and positive feedback.

You’re always working to improve, and you’re always being critiqued on your next performance. It’s not about what you’ve done. There’s always room to grow.

Once I became a professional, maybe 19 or 20, I really started to try to figure out who I was, as a woman and as an individual.

Without my mentors, there is no Misty.

It’s really amazing that I was discovered and that I’ve been given these great opportunities to travel the world and work with amazing artists. I’m very blessed.

When I was younger, my feet would hurt a lot, but you build up calluses and strength and you don’t feel as much pain there.

I definitely like to be natural and more relaxed and not wear a lot of makeup.

I feel like I represent every young dancer, and even non-dancer, who felt they were not accepted by the ballet world. I’d like to think that they can see themselves in me.

My first ballet class was on a basketball court. I’m in my gym clothes and my socks trying to do this thing called ballet.