![]() In June 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted to the position in ABT's 75-year history. "But we do have some fun twists and turns that make it fresh and, you know, something that you've never seen before."Ĭopeland is currently a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre and has already made history with the classical ballet company. "Everyone loves The Nutcracker ! I think that it's a classic Christmas movie and everyone will be able to relate to that," Goldstein teased to ET at the premiere. Clara ( Mackenzie Foy ) learns that the normally beloved character is trying to destroy the world her late mother created, and it's Clara's mission - with help from her godfather Drosselmeyer ( Morgan Freeman ) and the Sugarplum Fairy ( Keira Knightley ) - to save the kingdom. ![]() While you'll still visit the familiar Land of the Snowflakes, Land of the Flowers and Land of the Sweets, you'll also be introduced to the Fourth Realm, which is home to an evil Mother Ginger ( Helen Mirren ). Like, I think that it's good to kind of be scared and have that feeling like, 'I don't know if I can do this.' But I'm not acting in the film - I mean, I'm acting through my movement - but not with words yet."įor those who also grew up loving the ballet version of this story, executive producer Lindy Goldstein encourages everyone to go into The Nutcracker and the Four Realms with an open mind. "It's crazy," Copeland added. "I'm in my element to some extent, but I think that taking on opportunities like this allow me to grow so much as an artist. But being the Ballerina Princess is also pretty amazing, in this version." I've literally played every role, but I would definitely say Clara is my favorite within the ballet. "It was the first ballet I ever saw, it was the first ballet I ever danced in. "It's a special story for the ballet world," she told ET's Courtney Tezeno. ![]() She landed the prestigious part just eight months after beginning her dance training, after taking her first ballet class at a local Boys & Girls Club in 1996. ![]() Misty Copeland Shares How Mariah Carey and 'The Nutcracker' Shaped Her Childhood (Exclusive) Robert De Niro Says Girlfriend Tiffany Chen Does the 'Heavy Lifting' in Raising Their Baby Watch Jared Leto Bungee Jump Onto Music Festival Stage How Xochitl Gomez Is Encouraging Val Chmerkovskiy to Switch Up His Look! (Exclusive) Kelly Clarkson Says She Left 'The Voice' Because She Was 'Struggling' Billie Eilish Reveals Massive Back Tattoo Inside Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's Co-Parenting Dynamic (Source) Jeezy Says Jeannie Mai Divorce Decision ‘Was Not Made Impulsively’ Britney Spears Says She and Colin Farrell Were 'All Over Each Other' During Brief Fling Rihanna Plans to Drop New Music Next Year Ahead of a Global Tour (Source) Ariana Grande Spotted at Dinner With Rumored Boyfriend Ethan Slater Following Divorce ‘90 Day Fiancé’: Kalani Tells Asuelu She Wants a Divorce After Hooking Up With Dallas ‘CBS Mornings’ Tony Dokoupil on Getting His Kids Out of Israel Amid Hamas Conflict (Exclusive) Britney Spears' Memoir: The Biggest Bombshells From 'The Woman in Me' ‘DWTS’: Watch Mira Sorvino Channel Iconic ‘Romy and Michele’ Dance Scene (Exclusive) Why Marie Osmond's ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Guest Spot Is a Dream Come True (Exclusive) 'The Notebook' Casting Director on Britney Spears' 'Unbelievable' Audition (Exclusive) Clare Cries Over Her Deceased Brother Missing Her Wedding in ‘Married at First Sight' Sneak Peek Watch Olivia Rodrigo’s Reaction to Jimmy Kimmel’s Son’s NSFW Comment 'Dashing Through the Snow' Official Trailer Watch Savannah Chrisley's Sister Chloe Completely Freak Out at Haunted HouseĪs a dancer, Copeland naturally grew up with the story of The Nutcracker ballet and danced the role of Clara for the first time at San Pedro High School in Los Angeles. ![]()
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