born in Kansas City, Missoui

raised in San Pedro, California

started dancing at age 13 at San  Pedro City Ballet

joined Americaan Ballet Theater Studio Company in September 2000

first African American soloist ballet dancer at history of Americaan Ballet Theater 

Birthday-September 10,1983 (33 years old)

Height-5' 2"

Parents-Doug Copeland and Sylvia Delacerna