Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to serve as a principal dancer at the renowned American Ballet Theatre (ABT), is slated to have her farewell from the company on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in New York City.

Copeland's performance, which comes after a five-year break, will be held during the American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, where she will "dance alongside her ABT peers in a specially curated program," according to a news release.

It will showcase performance excerpts of "Romeo and Juliet" and "Sinatra Suite."

The celebration is expected to be a star-studded event, with industry icons Debbie Allen and Oprah Winfrey , who will honor the groundbreaking dancer for her legacy and contributions to the arts.

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