Learn more about the BE BOLD program.

Teaching Artists

BE BOLD will be known by who teaches, and what is taught.  BE BOLD instructors will share a deep devotion to child development through dance and will complete a specialized professional development training. Learn more about BE BOLD Teaching Artists.

Teaching artists at a BE BOLD training workshop in New York City, July 2022. Courtesy of The Misty Copeland Foundation.
Teaching artists at a BE BOLD training workshop in New York City, July 2022. Courtesy of The Misty Copeland Foundation.

Misty Copeland visiting the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York City, July 2022. Courtesy of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Misty Copeland visiting the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York City, July 2022. Courtesy of the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.

Community Sites

BE BOLD will be offered in local Boys & Girls Clubs and similar community-based, child-serving sites.  BE BOLD will be hosted by community partners that can provide a safe and welcoming physical setting; easy access to mentoring and tutoring; and program administration. Learn more about BE BOLD Community Sites.

BE BOLD Partners

The BE BOLD framework was developed with diverse leaders from ballet, dance education, DEI training, and child development.  BE BOLD training will be conducted through a customized partnership with the NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning, the professional development program of the acclaimed National Dance Institute. Learn more about our Partners.

Program development contributors at a BE BOLD curriculum workshop in New York City, May 2022. Courtesy of The Misty Copeland Foundation.
Program development contributors at a BE BOLD curriculum workshop in New York City, May 2022. Courtesy of The Misty Copeland Foundation.

More questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email info@mistycopelandfoundation.org.