After 25 years with American Ballet Theatre, iconic ballerina Misty Copeland took her final bow in a historic gala performance – but her work is far from over. In this episode of The Leadership Dance, host Alissa Hsu Lynch sits down with Misty to explore what comes next: leading from the boardroom, expanding access to the arts through the Misty Copeland Foundation, and reimagining ballet's future for the next generation. Misty opens up about why she initially said 'no' to a farewell performance, the challenges of returning to the stage after five years and becoming a mother, and how she's finding purpose and joy in building something bigger than herself. It's a conversation about movement, meaning, and mission – and how true legacy is measured not by the final curtain, but by the doors you open for others.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Legacy means opening doors for others.

Leadership begins with empathy and inclusion.

Reinvention takes courage—and never losing your love of dance.

Connect with Misty:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistyonpointe/

Website: https://mistycopeland.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-copeland-12b0a634b/

Other: https://www.mistycopelandfoundation.org/

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