Misty Copeland, the legendary ballerina who made history as the first Black woman promoted to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in 2015, has come out of retirement and took centre stage at the 98th Academy Awards. On Sunday, 15 March, Copeland captivated audiences with a powerful dance sequence that reminded the world why she remains one of the most influential figures in classical ballet.
Her appearance came during a show-stopping rendition of 'I Lied to You,' from the Sinners soundtrack, nominated for Best Original Song. Copeland's performance earned a standing ovation from the audience, including actor Timothée Chalamet, who previously received backlash because of his comments about opera and ballet.
