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News On the Town Star Writing Health and Fitness Guide, Due in 2017 Misty Copeland, who made history this year when she became the first black female principal dancer in the history of American Ballet Theater, will write a health and fitness guide, according to the New York Times.

November 19, 2015

The dancer, who made her Broadway debut in the recent revival of On the Town, will release "Ballerina Body" in early 2017 on the Grand Central Life & Style label, a Hachette imprint.

History-Making Ballet Star Misty Copeland Makes Triumphant Broadway Debut! See the Jubilant Shots of Her First Curtain Call

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Misty Copeland, the ballerina who was promoted in June to principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre — the first African-American actress to make that leap — made more history Aug. 25 when she joined the Broadway cast of On the Town, stepping into the role of aspiring ballet dancer Ivy Smith, the show's elusive Miss Turnstiles. See her first bow on the Broadway stage!
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The new book, according to the Times, will include "meal plans, exercise regimens and motivational advice for dancers and nondancers."

In a statement Copeland said, "This is the sum of a lifetime of experiences gained through listening to my body and finding what works for it."

Copeland has also penned a memoir ("Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina") as well as a children's book ("Firebird").

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