With a mission to transform the landscape of dance education, MCF provides free programs for under-resourced communities in the Bronx and Harlem, creating spaces where every participant feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Its signature program, BE BOLD, launched in 2022 at five Bronx Boys & Girls Club sites, has quickly grown into a movement; by Fall 2025, it will reach more than 1,000 students across 22 locations.
Building on this momentum, MCF is expanding with new initiatives: BE BOLDER, designed to bring ballet and live music to older adults (ages 50+) through a comprehensive and welcoming program; and BE BOLD Next Steps, which bridges the gap between introductory ballet and formal dance training for young students ready to advance.
Through dynamic programming that pairs the joy of movement with the power of live music and the strength of community, MCF is redefining what it means to belong in ballet—for both young people and adults.
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The Misty Copeland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making ballet accessible, affordable and fun. Your support helps us bring our transformative programs to communities that need them most.
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