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Misty Copeland on New Book, Mariah Carey and Ballet Retirement
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5:46Now PlayingTrailblazing ballet dancer Misty Copeland joins TODAY to discuss her new picture book, “Bunheads, Act 2: The Dance of Courage,” which tells the story of young ballerinas finding community with one another. Copeland also opens up about preparing for her final bow after 25 years with the American Ballet Theatre, gets a surprise message from music icon Mariah Carey and shares what life after retirement will look like for her. “Ballet and dance will forever be a part of everything that I do,” Copeland says.
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