Misty Copeland, Accompanied by Yo-Yo Ma, Gives an Astounding Performance on the Late Show

During her appearance Copeland spoke to Colbert about diversity in ballet saying she has never felt a cultural burden in speaking out about race. "I've always felt very comfortable, and it's felt very organic, for me to speak about race because I understand the importance of bringing more diversity to classical ballet," Copeland said. "It's never felt to me like a burden or anything I was putting on."
Copland said that she aims "not just to be a ballerina," but "to be that voice and to make change in the classical ballet world."