Misty Copeland uses ballet to teach skills and leadership to underserved kids

Kids at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club are learning brand new vocabulary: piroutte, tendu, battement fondu — all part of the BE BOLD after-school ballet program created by the Misty Copeland Foundation. Copeland, the first African American named as principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre, wanted to offer introductory ballet to underserved communities. “BE BOLD stands for Ballet...