Misty Copeland: A Journey in Ballet

Misty Copeland: A Journey in Ballet

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the life and career of Misty Copeland, a trailblazing African-American ballet dancer. It covers her early life, challenges, and significant achievements, including becoming the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. The video also highlights her advocacy for diversity in ballet and her influence on young dancers. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Misty Copeland born?

San Pedro, California

Kansas City, Missouri

New York, New York

Los Angeles, California

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who encouraged Misty to take ballet lessons?

Cynthia Bradley

Her dance team captain

Her school principal

Her mother

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Misty Copeland start her first ballet class?

13

18

15

10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant injury did Misty suffer early in her career?

A torn ligament

A vertical fracture in her back

A sprained ankle

A broken arm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What project is Misty Copeland a part of that promotes ballet in underserved areas?

Dance for All

Ballet Outreach

Project Plie

Project Dance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Misty Copeland become a soloist with the American Ballet Theatre?

2010

2012

2007

2005

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which music video did Misty appear in 2009?

Prince's Crimson and Clover

Beyoncé's Single Ladies

Michael Jackson's Thriller

Madonna's Vogue

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