This Is Ballerina Misty Copeland's Favorite Pre-Workout Snack

By Alison Syrett Cleary
Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 3:31 pm
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As the American Ballet Theater's principal dancer (a star player in the latest big-screen Nutcracker adaptation, out in theaters now), Misty Copeland relies on healthy snacks to get her through long training session. But that doesn't mean the superstar ballerina doesn't enjoy the occasion ice cream cone break as well.

Copeland includes both on her her list of obsessions (which, for the perhaps inclusion of Netflix's Glow series alone, makes us love her even more) — keep reading for the 411 on her favorite things!

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Wardrobe Workhorse

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I’m definitely a jeans person. Clean and simple high-waist styles make my legs look extra-long.

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Not-So-Guilty Pleasure

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I eat healthfully but indulge when I need to. Right now I’m in a Häagen-Dazs mint-chip phase. It’s my little escape when work gets grueling.

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Outfit-Making Piece

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Lately I’ve been relying on an amazing army green Marissa Webb jacket to spruce up my basics.

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Workout Fuel

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Energy-filled foods like granola and nuts that won’t sit in my stomach are best for long rehearsals. And I stick to drinking just plain water throughout the day.

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Role Model

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Growing up, I watched Argentinean ballerina Paloma Herrera’s career rise and had her poster on my wall. Now she’s become a mentor and guides me in my work.

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Staple Shoes

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Maybe it’s because I have hyperextended knees, but I feel really comfortable in pumps. This classic Sergio Rossi style is my favorite; I own it in multiple colors.

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Dream Dress

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The Zuhair Murad gown I wore to the opening of the American Ballet Theatre [in May 2018] is perfect for my personal style: just the right amount of sexy mixed with elegance.

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Mane Must-Have

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Whether I’m letting my hair air-dry curly or I need to slick it back into a bun, I use this leave-in spray. It smells incredible.

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Happy Place

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I’ve been going to Riverside Park to write in my journal or listen to music since I moved to N.Y.C. at age 16.

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Training Essential

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Under Armour leggings never break my focus at the gym by riding up or getting bunchy. And I love how the silhouette elongates my body.

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TV Addiction

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I loved [the Netflix series] GLOW because I grew up watching Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling on television with my three brothers.

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No-Makeup Makeup

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I was shocked when I first saw how fresh and natural this foundation made my skin look.

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