PBS has announced a broadcast date for a documentary about ballerina Misty Copeland!

According to Newsweek, A Ballerina's Tale, will air on the network as part of  PBS' Independent Lens series. The documentary is set to air on February 8 on the network at 10 p.m. ET.

Of course, we know that Misty made history back in June 2015 by becoming the first African-American woman to be named a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre! The new film “intimately documents [Misty's] historic rise while shining a light on the absence of women of color at major ballet companies,” according to PBS. The documentary also looks at the beauty standards in ballet and how it impacts not only the health of ballerinas but the mindset of young ballet fans.

The documentary follows Misty after her debut as the title character in Alexei Ratmansky’s version of Firebird in 2012, as she deals with several fractures, surgery and then recovery. The ballerina didn't come back to the stage until 2013.

I'll definitely be watching! Check out a preview of the documentary below! 

Image via PBS

3:00:00 PM

Misty Copeland has snagged the cover of the September issue of Essence!

The ballerina, who happens to be the first African American ballet dancer to take the lead role in Swan Lake, looks absolutely stunning as she poses on pointe! In addition to that great achievement, Essence also notes that Misty also has a new role on Broadway in the play On The Town, has signed a contract with Under Amour, and is now engaged to her long time boyfriend.

With so many accomplishments at only 32 years old, Misty is having an amazing year. I would say that she deserves it with all the hard work and training she has put in to reach her goals. Goals do not happen without a plan and hard work. Misty gets added to the list of people that young African American girls should look up to or admire.

Make sure you grab your copy ladies and gentlemen!!!

Image via Essence

3:57:00 PM