Misty Copeland often felt that she didn't belong as a dancer. She "often contemplated upon many other career choices."(Primary)

Many as well as Misty felt that she didn't have the body of a dancer. She was black, short, muscular and started at age 13.

All the signs that she didn't belong made Misty self conscious. Her isolation and self doubt would sometime interfere and stand in the way of her talent.

Struggles and Obstacles