Misty Copeland - Breaking Representation Barriers in Ballet | The Daily Social Distancing Show

[@shaniom913]

I had the privilege of seeing Misty perform principal in Tchaikovsky's Spectacular with ABT at the Met 3 years ago w/ my then 11yo daughter. To this very day we knew we were in the presence of genius. A few months later I got to sit front & center to see Trevor perform standup on Long Island. Back-to-back blessings! Thank you both for who you are & what you do; we are all the richer for it. And this interview is a most pleasurable pas de deux!

[@vivianaselwyn6569]

As a ballerina who's been dancing since I was three, Misty is my actual idol.

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[@jackhandy4406]

@Jim Shrum why don't u like Misty as an Idol for a young ballerina?

[@vivianaselwyn6569]

@NEGUS MBARKA Because she's so talented!

[@vivianaselwyn6569]

@NEGUS MBARKA Thanks

[@HISBestLifeCoach]

Stunning spirit and a gift to the human tapestry of talent, character, and humanitarian efforts - a living work of art!

[@1physics]

I rarely like or agree with comments on KZbin but I couldn't add anything to this one - perfectly agree

[@kells969]

@NEGUS MBARKA Is there someone nearby that can give u a hug?

[@johndough8219]

We need more people in the world like her today. She is amazing.❤❤

[@gabrieldodge5861]

Simp

[@johndough8219]

@@gabrieldodge5861 Hardly, you're just a troll. Go back to you hole.

[@johndough8219]

@Jim Shrum War heroes are true heroes, yes. But there are other ways to be heroic. Just look at the doctors and nurses working double shifts in hospitals to say people from CV19.

[@hurricane7800]

Hands up if you agree Misty absolutely HAS to go down as one of the GOAT 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@gavinweidner1332]

As someone who does not care about ballet misty copeland is actually an idol this is the first time I’ve seen her other than just hearing her name and just the genuine way she speaks and the way that compliments just her positive but realistic outlook on life is amazing

[@ramsesofra1016]

Misty Copeland is Magical;Sheer poetry in motion 🤩 😘😍🥰

[@sukhpalsandhu7468]

Wow! 🌸 so much love and respect to both of you Trevor sir and Misty Ma'am🙆‍♀️❤🙏

[@bl1429]

HAVING DANCED ONSTAGE FIFTY YEARS AGO, AND BEING A MINORITY MALE, WE BRING A WHOLE LOT OF ZING AND ENERGY, THAT THE AUDIENCES LOVES TO WATCH , WITH STANDING OVATIONS..... We must show the world that we are ( and always have been ) more talented, expressive, and powerful onstage, than our counterparts. WE MUST SHOW THAT WE ARE THE POWER CULTURE. ( THAT'S WHAT THEIR AFRAID OF )

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

OMG THAT IS SO COOL

[@miaduarte2124]

THAT'S GREAT! WHY ARE WE SCREAMING

[@batgirlp5561]

Being gay didn't help??

[@OjaysReel]

@@batgirlp5561 projecting your emotional hurt is rather antiquated. Get some help.

[@AutumnHutton3405]

This is so right as a Professional ballroom instructor for the last 18 years to no longer be teaching my students is heart breaking. I hope this ends soon so I can get back on that floor doing what I love again.

[@laurahernandez5745]

I went to jr high and high school with her. She was always so petite and quiet. I admire her so much. So happy for you misty.

[@AliciaNyblade]

Misty, you rock. I'm in theater myself (playwright and actress) and, as an artist who happens to be visually impaired, I've also faced not fitting in with what audiences or even colleagues in the community expect certain roles to be. Before the pandemic--literally a few months before, in January-March of this year--I attended a workshop designed specifically to create an accessible working environment for actors who are blind/V.I. so we could get down to the business of performing our art like anyone else. It was a very liberating experience.

[@shugrisalh6922]

So proud of this young lady! We need stories like hers to inspire young girls!

[@huianhkamun4549]

Your art is so beautiful Missy. I am fascinated of ballet.

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

i was doing ballet for 12 years and misty is still the one ballerina i admire

[@deerinheadlights9784]

This is amazing having Misty on. Thank you to you both!

[@lanamorecy1806]

I love Misty, I have been doing ballet since I was 2 and I am also 1/2 Black and she is really inspiring

[@coquitlamfalcons3976]

Thank you so much. What a relieve from all the mess last night...

[@anntoinetteangrum555]

He is blushing!

[@shaniom913]

He sure is. Adorbs!

[@Liy___444]

So cute ..... they were both excited

[@evanunes763]

Love seeing such a pioneer talking about dance

[@vbowling593]

Lovely interview and great work as per ususal Misty! Can't wait until ballet is back on the stage!

[@brookParsons]

💞💜🌺💪 Ballet is more disciplined and Makes more sense to me than Our Presidential Debate Tonight! Thanks U All for this little.delight amidst the Idiocy!!

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[@mirabella2154]

Anything makes more sense than the shitshow that they called a "presidential debate"....

[@tanyawalters8775]

I think its wonderful that she pushed past the racism of that instructor cause the color of his/her skin should not be a reason for a person to not do anything. I have seen a young black girl with a prosthetic leg portion learning to ice skate here back when we could go ice skating and I would just smile and be so happy to see that her challenges don't stop her. She has an instructor that see people as equal and its awesome. This is how it should be everywhere.

[@cat56789]

The ballet world is slowly becoming diverse and i hope in the future it's more diverse and accepting of People of color and different body types, I'm an aspiring black ballet dancer myself and misty copeland and many more black ballet dancers inspire me to not give up and that i can make it to my dream company and be in the corps de ballet, soloist, and become a principal dancer one day and accomplish so many things in my dance career💝

[@aliciah8250]

I’m so happy you interviewed her, thank you

[@KEL7000]

No words needed just applaud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sonalpandya2770]

I love the title! Bunheads !

[@bigwig8657]

Americas relevance in Ballet was on the backs of Maria Tallchief Americas first prima and the 5 moons. Sad to see that can be forgotten in a single lifetime. Then again same story with Jim Thorpe and football and track and field. Misty is a Goddess.

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

Jim Thorpe... Unfairly stripped of his medals.

[@bigwig8657]

@@hypothalapotamus5293 The crazy story that is "amateur athlete" rules and how shockingly racist their enforcement has been. Iirc Jesse Owens was kept out of a second olympics with them as well, or the fab 5 making hundreds of millions for the NCAA and Jalen getting forced off campus to go back to flint and not allowed to work to boot. Its been a rule to favor athletes that could afford to be completely supported while they played at sports aka in this country white people for the most part, sports is a really weird mindfuck.

[@madness5166]

Bro I used to watch this guy for laughs. Now i watch him for true news even though hes fanny af

[@daniellescott477]

Me too love🤗

[@Mont3000]

yeah I came to the realization recently also.

[@yvettemckinzie9082]

Facts!

[@Abhishek-sr2pu]

He is also baised like anyother news. And it's just feed you own bias so don't talk "truth" in any news,Right wing or left wing. By doing so you will insult" truth".

[@bardiaclay]

Hey Messi is better

[@ellenspear50]

Trevor! Thanks for talking to the gorgeous, intelligent Misty Copeland!

[@Endubis]

I love how Trevor, specially at his start, brings me to learn more about black people who aren't mainstream. Thank you Trevor👍🏾

[@gatorgirl5701]

Ms. Copeland is a Dream Queen, she allows little girls and boys to dream about what if...? And now their dreams will come true because of her and people that came before her.

[@deerinheadlights9784]

I feel for prince that his hip was hurting/injured so bad. I wish he would’ve opted for the hip surgery and sacrificed his movement during recovery and as needed. Then he may still be here today.

[@daniellescott477]

So true 😔

[@deerinheadlights9784]

@Jim Shrum Prince overdosed on pain pills because his hip pain was killing him. He needed a hip replacement or arthroscopic surgery for a labrum tear I believe (I think it was the former). I live in Minneapolis and my PT was sharing that with me. I have the latter injury myself. He didn't want to get the surgery because the recovery time is long. He was in pain because of his awesome dance moves he'd perform at concerts. He didn't want to sacrifice doing them. He would have had to be crutched up for some time. Hip pain is no joke so I don't blame him for taking pain pills. I can't imagine how bad it was and can in my own ways with my injuries. Hope that helps clarify things.

[@lsamoa]

@@deerinheadlights9784 Must be added that he probably overdosed unknowlingy just following his prescription. Those drugs can have very different effects on different people and a lot of people overdose on them. They need to get banned

[@deerinheadlights9784]

lsamoa true. From everything I’ve heard he also had a really tough time trusting people so he would fire everyone around him. He wanted care to do the things he wanted not necessarily needed. He probably started off with a labrum tear and then needed a hip replacement. I don’t know that he necessarily did the rehabilitation with physical therapy needed. Talking with my hip physical therapist today it sounded like he didn’t. So he found people to give him the prescriptions that he wanted/needed for the pain and probably did get addicted. I also don’t doubt that the pain was so immense because of his injury and not taking care of it that he needed to be on such high doses of the meds. Those dance moves he used to do on stage when he was younger with heels and splits were horrible for his hips. That’s really hard on hips. Lady Gaga has similar hip issues and she went and saw one of the top 3 surgeons in the country for this out of New York. She still struggles with a lot of pain from what I understand and she does what she needs to with following guidance. I can only imagine being rich how difficult it must be to trust people as well, not knowing who wants to be close to you because you’re a celebrity vs authentically help. I feel sad about the situation thinking about it and being able to emphasize with my own hip chronic pains. I agree they need to get banned for sure. It’s those drugs that have people end up addicted to heroin, other opioids, and such since they’re cheaper than the prescriptions. Things like high level quality CBD, meditation, manual work, physical therapy, mental health therapy, community, and more can help so much more. What are your thoughts on alternatives if you’d like to share (I’m curious)? Good point and thanks for bringing it up. Have you seen the war on drugs on Netflix? Our convo is reminding me of that and I found it really informative.

[@lsamoa]

@@deerinheadlights9784 Agreeing with you 100%. Gosh, I miss Prince terribly, he was such an inspiration :( Sorry to hear about your hip problems. I also suffer from chronic pain, and I was prescribed opioids after a surgery but I was very careful with them and only took a few right after because I had to and then stopped. Was never tempted to take them again. I've tried CBD in the past, it takes the edge of the pain a little but it makes you a bit numb too, and it gives me big headaches, so not for me. I also have a weird condition where most regular pain killers and some anaesthetics have zero effects on me. So I don't really know what works tbh, nothing does for me except for Tramadol and that's definitely not something you should be taking long term so I stay away from it. I'm trying meditation atm but I'm not very good at it haha. Wish me luck! And good luck to you too!

[@naynay747]

Thank you for this Trevor. 👍🏾😊

[@kalistaredden6453]

I started dancing around 13. Misty Copeland is the reason I keep going even though I started later than most ballerinas

[@edwinaitokazu2692]

This was the best commentary of the first 2020 presidential debate ever ... you have given me a reason to unpack my "go bag" and at least stick around to receive my absentee ballot and make my voice heard. Aloha from the 50th State.

[@richardgreen1491]

OMG I woild ask her out in a HEARTBEAT!

[@aaralynalexander969]

Misty Copeland has always been my role model my whole life.

[@aphropicthehiphopsnob]

I love her. Every move she make looks like yoga to me. She look like she's doing yoga in this interview lol.

[@SashaTownsendTulsa]

This makes me so happy. Thank you, Misty!

[@Abell_lledA]

Narrative of Self is the result of a feedback loop between “Separate Self” & Cosmos ♥️ Non-Duality

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

Nah... That's just an Anthropocentric view of the Universe. Humans are just biological computers that think they're sentient. There might not even be one narrative of self. Many worlds interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics (QM), which is a way of explaining away wave function collapse/human-centric stuff in Copenhagen interpretation, speculates that human consciousness is tied to a quantum state and that the universe exists as a superposition of states. Rather than a quantum wave function collapsing when observed (cat lives or dies when observed), the observer state becomes correlated with the observed quantum wave function when it is observed (state of consciousness becomes entangled with either live or dead cat state). If the observed quantum wave function is a superposition of many states, the observer's quantum wave function is likely to exist as a superposition of several observer states. Thus human consciousness may exist in parallel branches or what popular fiction might call parallel universes. Bam. Many narratives of self. Is this a resounding endorsement of MWI? No. Whenever I do something with QM, I use Copenhagen interpretation because it's functional and obviously wrong. MWI is likely a product of some people in the 60s taking too many drugs.

[@gerardtay]

As a 24 year old black person, I used to do a little bit of dance which I miss a lot, and Misty has definitely helped reignite the flame I once had for dance. I am so glad that she has gone down as one of the most famous ballet dancers in history, black dancers and other dancers of color absolutely NEED representation like her!

[@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist]

Fantastic Trevor-- I watch you for political views and humor but now, arts? Awesome, I am a former ballet dancer and teacher for 37 years :) Loved this. Thank you.

[@nicolaablett7790]

Love this woman she is amazing

[@beda543]

So sweet! 🤗

[@lennykoss8777]

😇 thank you for all you do

[@senicanastasia]

I get so sad when I see men like Trevor interacting with women like this, because it reminds me that I'll never have a shot with a man as amazing a Trevor, because there are amazing women out there like this beautiful person.

[@lsamoa]

She's married, you've still got a shot ;)

[@MalikBucketz]

Whoever is Reading this: Your skin isn't a paper don't cut it Your body isn't a book don't judge it Your heart isn't a door don't lock it Your life isn't a movie don't end it it Your brain isn’t a computer don’t run it You're beautiful Be you.. Stay safe (by the way I’m also a small youtuber looking for your support plz) I didn't create this quote Just wanna spread positivity❣️

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

k

[@africanandproud6792]

Beautiful

[@dxstyrxse]

Thank you :)

[@neatrizareco4807]

You are sweet and honest. What a wonderful small KZbinr you are 🤗🤗🤗🤗... Keep going !!! I sincerely hope you succeed in your dreams.

[@keyslife629]

I love this xoxo- thank you

[@tea_wynn]

They look like they could be related. Two of my favs

[@warriordreamzzllc5000]

I came here for the comments cuz am I the only one who noticed Trevor blushed when talking to Misty Copeland😳🥰

[@miracudrag]

I've not watched the video yet but just from the thumbnail I was, wow, what a great match! Both Trevor and her are beautiful people but they look like they're compatible from an esthetic point of view at least. Ok, now I'll watch the video. :))

[@transgreaser]

Beautiful 🤩

[@househeadspeakz]

it was great to see and hear about Misty Copeland. She's another example that Black women have a place and create their own space in areas mostly fill by Whites. It should be hard work and not the color of your skin that gets you the opportunities.

[@sdrice2007]

Love me some Misty. #teamVirgo

[@greegypt2030]

What do you have to do to get an interview with Trevor...?

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

become famous

[@greegypt2030]

@@myidentityisamystery5142 That'll be a little hard for me...

[@aisdia2556]

Talent

[@mlggamer5296]

Misty is familiar to me. Was she ever a coach to someone on X-Factor or one of these talent TV shows? Cuz I remember seeing someone teaching someone ballet for their performance on X-Factor or America's got Talent or American Idol whichever one it was I feel like it was her.

[@JayBougie]

"So you think you can dance"

[@warmahan8372]

3:29 And Trevor's smile widens at the word "breasts", the sub-conscious will be expressed.

[@nayanpanchal39]

Who ever reads this hope ur having good day

[@lizvlx]

hi there - at the Vienna State Opera, one of the most important Opera houses on the planet, we had a wonderful supercool my absolute favorite dancer who also happens to be black - her name is Nikisha Fogo - she switched to the San Francisco Ballet for the 2020/21 season. There is also another black Soloist at the Vienna Opera, her name is Rebecca Horner, www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/artists/opera/detail/artist/45-horner-rebecca/.

[@gjurod]

Yeah... So if you put in the work... You succeed? Wow... So brave:)

[@eldritchbeing3963]

Im here!

[@transgreaser]

Swans for Relief => donate!

[@martingrantjr2333]

Her and Meghan Markle could be sisters.

[@porschemcginnis2764]

Ummm no

[@drunkenramble4120]

Can someone send a Barber over to this Man's house.

[@puttentanesame6687]

Trump’s 2021 budget calls for $30 million to close out the National Endowment for the Arts and $33.4 million to shutter the National Endowment for the Humanities. VOTE BLUE, FOLKS

[@angelm.bouchard3722]

Ignore the polls and trolls. Vote too save democracy in America! Vote too big to rig! Vote country over party! 🇺🇸🇺🇸Biden/Harris 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lordbuckethead1424]

0:03 the museum of white teeth

[@theweeklynewsexplosion5358]

Hello 👋

[@Floridagirl_life]

💖🙏🏼🌹💯

[@djcopland9404]

Wonder if she's my family 🤔

[@ok3185]

hello

[@griffindance]

Eric Vu-An... Carlos Acosta... There have been many black and ethnic minority ballet dancers perform lead roles (including Swan Lake) in national level companies. Copeland's ABT approved tagline line 'first black principal' is an insult to all the other dancers who came before her. Is she good enough? To take on the roles a principal dancer? Absolutely! Is she the first? Not even close.

[@hopeadams9397]

Trevor calls her black but she’s lighter than him.

[@Miss_Loving]

Dear precious one, Jesus Christ is with you and for you. You face nothing alone --NOTHING! When you feel anxious, know that you are focusing on the visible world and leaving our Lord Jesus out of the picture. The remedy is simple: Fix your eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen. Verbalize your trust in Jesus, the Living One who sees you always. Make "I trust you Jesus!" your response for every single thing in your life. Your successes, your challenges and everything in between. Trust in the fact that Jesus will get you safely through this day and all of your days. But you can only find Him in the present. Each day is a precious gift from God our Father and Creator, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is rediculous to grasp for future gifts when today's is set before you! Recieve today's gift gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths. Dear friend, receive Yeshua (Jesus Christ) as the Lord and Savior of your life this very moment! Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of our Savior Jesus Christ. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord of your life. Believe in what Jesus did on the cross, His death, burial and resurrection for the sins of all mankind. It will be the best decision you will ever make. ❤️❤️❤️ (Romans 8 : 31; 2 Corinthians 4 : 18; Genesis 16 : 13-14) (AMP)

[@olgacharalambous2810]

SUGGESTION: Don't wear masks during voting. Bullies/opposition will be targeting people wearing masks!

[@psychobergmuis6281]

Wait wait wait. She is black?

[@C1001-b9p]

Yes.

[@NubalanceDNAcDc]

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[@liyanxu]

Before 10,000 views here

[@martinavila450]

Memes instagram @memes_that_good

[@m1k1254]

[@dougls5343]

She looks like trevor's ex girlfriend

[@mirabella2154]

Who was his Ex and what does she look like?

[@donstablocomics2115]

22nd

[@mjtubeme]

I'm so glad Misty addressed how underpaid dancers are.

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

This woman isn't even black Lmao

[@C1001-b9p]

She is.

[@daniellescott477]

Duh

[@MichaelClayton64]

You don't get to decide of what she is.

[@user-yc6xn5ze6h]

Isn’t this cultural appropriation?

[@xcritu]

Wow.... you know.... never thought of it but yeah.... I guess in a sense it is cultural appropriation.

[@chaddiedickerson]

She is absolutely gorgeous, but stay out of politics.... You got where you are based on your merits and skill, your race didnt factor in and you were not oppressed and you are not a victim.

[@allonszenfantsjones]

Say what?

[@ice319]

@Captain McBalls exactly. Perfectly stated.

[@jonpayne4931]

She's a dancer and isn't allowed to have a personal opinion? HORSE5H17!!!

[@C1001-b9p]

You were not a part of her journey and do not share her experiences, so you cannot speak for her. She can speak on whatever issues she pleases.

[@v_nix]

Her race didn't factor in it? Have you even listened to what she said? Or did you miss the conversation?