that was last fall. now, misty copeland proudly describes her ascension to american ballet theatre s new principal dancer. this has been something that every dancer dreams of dancing in their dream company and becoming a ballet member every dancer dream of being a soloist and being a principal. but it s very rare to actually reach this position especially with the company like american ballet theatre. so though it s always been a dream of mine i didn t think it was ever going to happen. even though she told me last fall, she s been working tirelessly for years to make it happen. not necessarily to be more talented but you have to be ready to push yourself to the limits and then to be a principal dancer even more so. she s been unique in so many ways. well before reshaping the american ballet theatre s