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Copeland said she is cognizant of her impact in the space and how many young dancers look up to her and her achievements.

\"I understand what it is to be in my position and it's just been such a part of my journey to be able to tell the stories of past dancers who have set the stage for me, whose shoulders I stand on, and dancers who are coming up now and will continue on all of our legacies in the future,\" she said.

Copeland also offered some advice to those dreaming about their making their own success in dance.

\"I don't think it's ever too late to do anything in life, even ballet,\" she said. \"As much as we're told -- and I've been told from the time I started -- that you have to get the body at a certain age in order to shape it and mold it, I truly believe that if you're committed, you have the right team of people around you, you have the right teachers, the right support, than anything is possible.\"

\"My key message throughout my journey, throughout my career, has been having mentors in my life, being open to accepting guidance and advice, and I think that's what young people should be prepared for,\" she continued. \"That you can't do this on your own and it's so important to have a support system.\"

\"Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy\" is out now.

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