b'music videosthat was literally my only(my daughter) for all of experience and exposure to dance. That was all I knew. So I naturally was creating andthe times that they have choreographing just because I was motivatedtold her no because of and inspired by music, and I feel the same way to this day. her height and because AUDIENCE QUESTION:of her muscular body?Q: If you had a choiceCOPELAND: would you pick fameA: I\'m 52", and I\'ve always been told I was too muscular and my boobs are too big and or family?my skin is too dark. It\'s so important to acknowledge and accept that it\'s beautiful COPELAND:to be an individual, and it\'s beautiful to be A: Family. No question. The word fame justdifferent. We shouldn\'t all be the same. I makes my skin crawl, and I feel no connectionthink it\'s about finding the right place for to it. Why I do what I do is not for any ofyou where you\'re going to be accepted those reasons. I think to bring ballet to moreand celebrated and nurtured, and that\'s the people and expand and diversify it is soplace where you belong. So don\'t give up. extremely important, but just to be famous You\'re going to hear so many noes. Everyone thats so empty to me. experiences that in life no matter what career they\'re in, and it\'s about persevering and AUDIENCE QUESTION:learning from those struggles.Q: As a parent, what are some words you can give me to encourage SPRING 2019 27'