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Misty Copeland performed her final show as principal dancer of American Ballet Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 22

Copeland, 43, was with the company for 25 years

She became principal dancer at 32 years old

Misty Copeland has taken her final bow.

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Copeland , 43, celebrated her final ballet performance with American Ballet Theater ahead of her retirement. The professional dancer served as the dance company's first Black female principal dancer in history since its founding in 1939.

The performance, which took place at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, titled “A Celebration Honoring Misty Copeland,” included performances by Copeland and other dancers, speeches from esteemed guests and video montages of Copeland’s 25-year tenure with the ABT. The e

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