Misty's limbs are long, but her overall height is short. I've not been regularly getting back here that often lately to schmooze and debate and write my lengthy points-of-view, as life has a way of happening.
Truthfully, everyone can and will think and perceive as they wish. It's often pointless to carry on conversations when we are talking past each other and/ or confusing what each other are saying because of seeing things from only our own individual rigid perspectives. Actually, I
am seeing and understanding a lot of what people are saying, and there are a number of things being discussed, some of which are being confused. But if anyone is set on thinking that I am engaging in "bad behavior" in this thread, then I really doubt you care to read or truly understand what I'm saying anyway. You see "aftershocks," and it's over already! Yep, that aftershocks, why bother reading or listening! Oh well, sorry if I ever stepped on your toes and you can't forget the pain.
Life is way too short to get caught up in talking past each other. I asked the question about what you find lacking in Misty's technique because I do want to hear what it is those who are scrutinizing her technique have to say. And I do think there is a lot of deeper scrutiny on Misty's technique than I've ever seen discussed before about a principal ballerina. As I said, read Misty's book. Ballerinas and indeed figure skaters are always striving for perfection. It is a never-ending process. In regard to Misty, she discusses in her book how Kevin felt she needed to work on her port de bras, so indeed yes, she is not perfect. But what makes her special, is the way she works so hard and has been determined to succeed, and never gives up.
If all some of you get from my posts is that I am engaging in bad behavior, then it doesn't really matter what I think, eh? Neither does it matter what any of us think vs how Misty will continue to succeed and achieve her goals in life. I've learned a lot from finding out about Misty Copeland and becoming acquainted with her story.
In any case, I think it's disingenuous to dismiss the relevance and significance of Misty being a woman of color promoted to principal ballerina at a top ballet company. It rarely happens, but I think there are certainly a number of other accomplished black ballerinas who deserved/ deserve to reach that level. It's sort of similar to Halle Berry receiving the Oscar, when definitely there have been other very accomplished black actresses who just as much or more deserved to receive it as well, but didn't.
Yes, politics is always involved in practically every endeavor, but Misty's grit and determination came before the politics. Not everyone has the mindset to succeed when they have to deal with direct or subtle discrimination. There is nothing wrong with discussing views on Misty's technique. It's just that a lot of stuff is being discussed and confused in this thread. I too am interested in the issue of the fouettes, because it was touched on indirectly in Misty's book when she was competing as a teenager at one of her first competitions. Her dance teacher reduced the number of fouettes because she was having trouble with them. But there was no further mention of fouettes in her book as discussion of her career progressed. This would be a good question to bring up with Misty if I had the chance to attend a future speaking engagement she might give. Drat that I don't live in New York anymore.
Have a great rest of the summer everyone and enjoy the upcoming new season of figure skating!
On FSU? 
and 
from me.
She looked like a goddess.
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