Star ballerina overcomes hardship and injury to become American Ballet Theatre's first black soloist in 20 yearsA ballerina who lived in a single motel room with her mother and five siblings during her teenage years will become the American Ballet Theatre's first black soloist in 20 years.Misty Copeland, who has been recovering from a career-threatening injury this year, is one of six soloists in Wednesday's matinee …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM on October 22, 2016