Misty Danielle Copeland was born in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Misty Danielle Copeland was born on September 10, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri. The youngest of four children, Misty grew up in a family that relocated frequently due to financial instability. Despite these challenges, her natural talent for dance emerged early, leading her to pursue ballet training that would later redefine the landscape of classical ballet for African Americans and women of color.