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The Roots of Resilience | Misty Copeland | TED

How did Misty Copeland break barriers and become one of the world’s most famous ballerinas? In this powerful talk, she charts her rise from childhood adversity to history-making dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre — and gives a peek at what she plans to do next. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 9, 2025)…

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How did Misty Copeland break barriers and become one of the world’s most famous ballerinas? In this powerful talk, she charts her rise from childhood adversity to history-making dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre — and gives a peek at what she plans to do next. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 9, 2025)

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  1. @AbdeZawa9

    December 2, 2025 at 11:15 am

  2. @Rediboiszn

    December 2, 2025 at 11:18 am

  3. @BrodieSle

    December 2, 2025 at 11:23 am

    All these random things. Ted got no more meaning

  4. @ExistentialWolf

    December 2, 2025 at 11:27 am

    I would have guessed Indian … good on ya.

  5. @RudyNasrulChannel

    December 2, 2025 at 11:28 am

    Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

  6. @YouilAushana

    December 2, 2025 at 11:29 am

    Marxist Propaganda 🤲🙏😂❤️

  7. @المعلمةسما

    December 2, 2025 at 12:21 pm

    I come from a place where studying should be a simple dream, yet it feels almost impossible. I want to learn, I want to grow, and I want to build a future I can be proud of. But in my country, I cannot find teachers who guide me in the right way. Most of them do not teach with care, passion, or understanding.😢😢

    • @NozimaTukhtanazarova-ge4lc

      December 2, 2025 at 1:05 pm

      Where are you from and how old are you

    • @المعلمةسما

      December 2, 2025 at 1:34 pm

      ​@NozimaTukhtanazarova-ge4lc
      I from Libya
      I am 17 years old

    • @pratikrauteditzzz9051

      December 2, 2025 at 2:21 pm

      ​@المعلمةسماjust don’t give up , you will eventually find a way . I could help you with this actually . In India we have this ed tech platform Called physics wallah or PW , although it is dominated by courses who teach science primarily with a blend of hindi and English , there are courses which are in English only and it’s really affordable with it’s price around 60 to 70 dollars or less for a year and you could complete your 11th and 12th using it, but the curriculum would be based on Indian standard books for 11th and 12 th and designed for few of the world’s most competitive and tough exams for entrance in engineering and medical colleges and they have really good teachers . So you could use that platform , it would certainly help you gain knowledge but it may not align with what is being taught in 11th and 12th of your country’s curriculum . There are other platforms which teach as well but they are very expensive compared to this one and you could also use AI to help you in studies . I wish the best for you , your family and your country’s future .

    • @pratikrauteditzzz9051

      December 2, 2025 at 2:25 pm

      I don’t know why your name is getting inserted in the middle rather than in the beginning

    • @kaori-xc3vw

      December 2, 2025 at 5:35 pm

      I’m sorry to hear that😢 We can still find the way to learn anything here on the internet. Sometimes it’s way better than the real teachers☺️ I wish you all the best🫶🏻

  8. @philfindspeace

    December 2, 2025 at 1:12 pm

    Congratulations🎉🎉🎉 thank you for your resilience

  9. @joana-60

    December 2, 2025 at 2:19 pm

    Congratulations ❤❤❤

  10. @murielpalmer-rhea8250

    December 2, 2025 at 5:32 pm

    STANDING OVATION for this TED talk! 🩰💐🌺

  11. @AnnieB-v8j

    December 2, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    I hear a local news radio ad in which a young woman discusses her job qualifications saying, “I had to be resilient. That’s something that you can’t teach,” and every time I think or say, “B*llsh*t! Resilience can ABSOLUTELY be taught!” May it be so for more and more children from all walks of life.
    Thank you for returning to rehearsal with your broken heart, made larger by the cracks and tears, letting more of your light out for the world to see. Bon courage and brava, lady!

  12. @PriyankaHolygrace

    December 2, 2025 at 9:56 pm

    thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” …. Thank you for sharing your story

  13. @Beautylover-n7e

    December 3, 2025 at 1:55 am

    Thank you for sharing this video.
    I already knew the story of Misty Copeland, but sometimes I cried while I was listening to her.
    She is an amazing artist and a great woman ❤️.

  14. @todaycountsshow

    December 3, 2025 at 2:08 am

    Absolutely inspiring—resilience transforms pain into beauty

  15. @El_zamani212

    December 3, 2025 at 2:43 am

    I felt emotional 😭 watching this. And this’s really motivating

  16. @janaiburton9553

    December 3, 2025 at 3:19 am

    They did Misty just like they did Meghan.. but it’s all in their heads right? 😒

  17. @Sakurades612

    December 3, 2025 at 5:14 am

    I like your energy ❤

  18. @kevinwilliams3272

    December 3, 2025 at 8:49 am

    Ballet is a form of art, and a good dancer is a good dancer whatever his/her skin color. Telling a black girl that she can’t do ballet is as silly as telling a white musician that he can’t do reggae, or telling an Englishman (of which I’m one) that only a Scotsman or Scotswoman can play the bagpipes. Ballet is better off WITH you than WITHOUT you, Misty. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  19. @KootFloris

    December 3, 2025 at 9:11 am

    She talks about resilience. But underneath it’s also once more exposing systemic racism in the USA.

  20. @Michi_dw

    December 3, 2025 at 9:45 am

    PSLE is flipping nothing compared to this

  21. @lifemotivation6789

    December 3, 2025 at 10:03 am

    Breaking barriers takes courage, dedication, and resilience. Her performance wasn’t just dance—it was history in motion.

  22. @TheShellyHansenShow

    December 3, 2025 at 1:41 pm

    Misty’s story is such a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t built in the spotlight. It’s built in the quiet moments when you choose to show up despite the pain, the doubt, and the doors that were never meant to open for you. The way she turned adversity into artistry shows how strength grows from purpose, not perfection. Her journey proves that resilience is something we create through every choice to rise, not something we’re born with. 💖

  23. @mariiashusta

    December 3, 2025 at 8:56 pm

    Тhe survivorship bias.

  24. @Kat6439

    December 3, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Your pointe work is outstanding ❤

  25. @donnahogan2999

    December 4, 2025 at 7:04 am

    ❤❤👏🏾👏🏾

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