Qotd: who was your mentor/role model growing up or now? . AOTD: RBG. . It’s #womancrushwednesday and my reasons for crushing on #mistycopeland are pretty obvious. Just read the blurb and check out that stunning cover, and it’s no wonder people have been mesmerized by @mistyonpointe and her incredible strength for years. . From celebrated ballerina and New York Timesbestselling author Misty Copeland, a heartfelt memoir about her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson which captures the importance of mentorship, shared history, and honoring the past to ensure a stronger future. The Wind at My Back tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other—and the dance world—forever. Misty Copeland shares her own struggles with racism and exclusion in her pursuit of this dream career and honors the women like Raven who paved the way for her but whose contributions have gone unheralded. . #bookstagram #ballet #bookstagrammer #ballerina #bookish #booknerd #books #booklover #booknerd #bookaddict #igbooks #igreads #instabook #instareads #wednesday #igdaily #picoftheday #photooftheday #readersofinstagram #reading #readmorebooks #reader #bookrecommendations #newrelease #instagood #instadaily #bookgram #foryou #tbr (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMgVGXL6KR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
kellyclarksonshow: TODAY #TheSantaClauses are coming to town! 🎅➡️ We're hanging out with father-daughter duo Tim Allen & Elizabeth Allen-Dick, PLUS @mistyonpointe!
🎬🎶🗽#ArtIsAWeapon Free outdoor music and movies in NYC today, July 1:
🎶 @thesoapboxpresents The Soapbox Presents: Stoop Sessions, The Funk of July Free Live Concert - 7:30pm
📍120th St bt Lenox Av & Mount Morris Park West
"Come get beamed up on the mothership…destination FUNKTROPOLIS! We take to The Stoop with the message, we are American too!
It’s gonna be dy-no-mite!
Featuring:
@yahzarah
@jasonmurdenmusic
@crmcbridemusic
@erricklewis
@singtrevon
@trejahhh
@ohnightdevine
@pikemilot
@nobesmusic
@bendjiallonce
@drewashbyy
@jasonmarshalljazz
Hosted by @jivepoetic
@marija_abney "
🎬 🎙🎧@lincolncenter #SummerAndTheCity series celebrates the world-renowned ballerina, trailblazer, #artistactivist @mistyonpointe with a screening of her new film, Q&A and Silent Disco.
📍Damrosch Park Amsterdam Avenue & W 62nd Street
8:30 PM: An outdoor screening of Misty Copeland & @lifeinmotionproductions' film "Flower," followed by a Q&A, moderated by CNN's @sarasidnertv
10:00 PM: A Silent Disco under the stars, inspired by Flower, and led by the legendary DJ Belinda Becker (@yardgyal)
🎬 @nycparks Movies Under The Stars Present: Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC @doinitinthepark
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
📍@officialwest4th, 272 6th Avenue
"Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC is an independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia @koolboblove and Kevin Couliau @kev.couliau. The film explores the history, culture, and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide 'Mecca' of the sport."
#BookReview #TheWindAtMyBack #MistyCopeland @mistyonpointe Loved to hear more about Misty Copeland’s life in the ballet world. There’s also about Misty’s relationship with fellow ballerina and her mentor Raven Wilkinson. Misty also has some of Raven’s back story when her career has started. It's truly impressive that there’s so many things about people of color in the ballet world. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRtStROVR1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
HOLLA'! this #repost from @mistyonpointe sharing the dates for her book tour #TheWindAtMyBack! Click the link in her bio for additional info! #blackgirlballet #blackgirlsdance ••• Always 🎊🥳🎉 YOUR #blackexcellence in #cheer and #dance #hollacheeranddancemagazine. Visit bit.ly/HOLLA4U for more info! https://www.instagram.com/p/ClDp71KuHrw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
What a fantastic night at the Lincoln Center @lincolncenter for a preview of Dream Machine a VR/XR project by Nona Hendryx @nonahendryx. Great art + tech conversations between Nick Cave @nickcaveart and Bina 48 @officialbina48. Plus the incomparable Misty Copeland @mistyonpointe in attendance!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7Rwpjsyr6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
El ícono de estilo de noventa y seis años #IrisApfel se ha convertido en la persona más vieja en ser inmortalizada como una muñeca #Barbie. La autoproclamada "estrella geriátrica" se une a #HigiHadid y #Mistyonpointe, quienes han creado muñecas a su semejanza 📷
~ @mistyonpointe < @foliojr ・・・ Cover reveal! We're in awe of the stunning cover of Misty Copeland's new middle-grade book, BLACK BALLERINAS. "Part of my mission is to bring awareness to the contributions of Black ballerinas. To give a sense of the rich histories of those who may not be documented in ballet history books, yet their careers — and legacies — are no less valuable and inspiring." Read more about BLACK BALLERINAS at the link in our bio! #mistycopeland #blackballerinas #middlegrade #books #reading #foliojr #foliolit #foliolitmanagement #salenabarnes #ballet #ballerina #dance #art #amreading #coverreveal #youngreaders #childrensbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKYOg-BZj7/?igshid=1jyjz2159d1o7
loving our outdoor, socially distanced Salon-style gatherings on Sundays w/ our favorite eccentric New Yorkers. I had the pleasure of getting to know @mistyonpointe who is a fierce activist & groundbreaker as the 1st Black ballerina as principle dancer for @abtofficial in their 75 year history. she had us all in stitches & it was a wonderful day of sharing, gratitude, laughter & loving our artistic lives. I couldn’t love everyone in this photo more. (at GITANO Garden of Love) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEC7HJjhWBC/?igshid=imya92lei9n5