The Celebrating Misty Campaign is a one-year, $1 million fundraising initiative (September 2025 – September 2026). As Misty takes her final bow from American Ballet Theatre, the Misty Copeland Foundation carries her vision forward while sustaining and expanding MCF’s signature program BE BOLD and our two new initiatives, BE BOLDNext Steps and BE BOLDER.
Join us in celebrating Misty and building a future where ballet is affordable, accessible, and fun! Together, we will raise $1 million to expand access, sustain excellence, create joy, and ensure that Misty’s impact continues to flourish for generations.
We would like to thank The Ann and Weston Hicks Charitable Fund for providing leadership support for BE BOLDER.
Explore Our Programs
Our signature program is active across 22 sites, serving over 1,000 students to date with free afterschool ballet classes.
Twelve BE BOLD graduates are attending The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and 92NY. MCF is providing full tuition, attire, and transportation costs.
The MCF is in 3 sites teaching adults 50 and older an introductory movement-based ballet class to promote strength, balance, and community.
Giving Opportunities
Program Friend- $50 – Funds materials for a BE BOLD class
- $500 – Helps fund a week of BE BOLDER at one site
Program Champion
- $1,500 – Supports two BE BOLD students for one year
- $5,000 – Provides transportation for 6 BE BOLDNext Steps students for the year
Leadership Support
- $10,000 – Helps funds the cost of a BE BOLD Teaching Artists Training
- $25,000 – Provides funding for BE BOLD program supplies & equipment for the year (shirts, shoes, books)
- $50,000 – Underwrites the BE BOLDNext Steps program for one year
