Avery Dressed Up as Misty Copeland The pair also paid homage to the first-ever African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre. "Smart, graceful, beautiful. She inspires brown girls to step into the spotlight and literally dance like no one is watching," Amber wrote. "She didn't let looking different delay her dream, and I'm inspired by her to step gracefully onto any stage and own the spotlight just like Misty." Image Source: Instagram user therealaveryjade