Vocabulary 1
Define Chaotic
in a state of confusion and disorder
What was Misty interested in before ballet? Why?
Drill team she was captain. She wanted to do it because her mom was a cheerleader
Write down the definition of Alienated
feeling isolated or rejected
What artists focuses her art on
✊🏽 Social justice and activism
🌎 Immigration and migrant rights
🌱 Climate justice
👩🏽🤝👩🏾 Gender equity and women of color empowerment
🧡 Community healing and collective power
Favianna Rodriquez
Define Trailblazer
a pioneer; someone who is the first to do something significant
First give the definition of Defiant
Second give an example
Definition: proudly refusing to obey; not willing to accept disapproval
Examples: Ignoring instruction, talking back, breaking rules on purpose, refusing to participate, challenging authority, disobedience
What were the names of all of Misty Copeland's siblings. Try to name at least 3 if you are struggling
Douj Jr
Cameron
Christopher
Lindsey
Monica
Define Intuition
the ability to understand something immediately; something one knows from a feeling or instinct
This poet and author worked closely with both Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., helping organize civil rights efforts and serving in leadership roles within their movements.
Maya Angelou
What is a Prodigy?
a young person with exceptional skill or ability
What vocabulary word means: something handed down from the past by an ancestor or predecessor
Legacy
Why was the firebird role so significant for Misty Copeland
Breaking Barriers: It was one of the first major principal roles she performed with the American Ballet Theatre, at a time when very few Black women were cast in such leading roles. Performing Firebird publicly challenged traditional ballet norms about who could dance lead roles.
Proving Herself: Earlier in her career, Copeland was often told she didn’t have the “ideal” ballet body. Taking on Firebird was a moment to demonstrate her strength, skill, and artistry, proving critics wrong.
Symbolic Triumph: The role became a metaphor for her own life — like the mythical Firebird rising from ashes, Misty rose from a difficult childhood and obstacles to achieve prominence in a world that often overlooked her.
Career Milestone: Dancing Firebird helped cement her reputation as a principal dancer, a stepping stone that eventually led to her historic promotion as ABT’s first Black female principal dancer.
What two words define Prestigious?
respected & admired
What group of women protested for womens art to be showcased in art museums?
The Guerrilla Girls
What does it mean to Surpass something?
be greater than; do or be better than ever before
Define Callous.
not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people
Who does Misty Copeland live with to continue ballet?
Cindy short for Cynthia
What is representation? Give an example
Definition: the presence or appearance of someone/something; the act of presenting someone/something in a particular way
Example: In movies, books, or art, the way a character, group, or idea is shown can affect how audiences understand them. This word describes that act of presenting or showing someone/something in a particular way.
What woman artists created sculptures and what was one of her sculptures named after before it was changed?
Augusta Savage
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Changed to "The Harp" later on
Read the sentence below. The unexpected resignation of the CEO upended the company's plans for expansion, forcing the employees to quickly reassess their strategy for opening a new office in Portugal. What is the best meaning for the word upended, as used in the sentence above?
A. to completely disrupt or overturn something
B. someone who is the first to do something significant
C. very respected and admired
D. in a state of confusion and disorder
A. to completely disrupt or overturn something
What does it mean for someone to face Adversity
to deal with serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
Why does Misty Copeland in the beginning feel insecure in ballet?
She started too late
Didn't think she would learn fast enough
Everyone else had been dancing for years
She started at 13 years old
What is tenacity?
persistence; determination
This artists is a Japanese American artist best known for her intricate looped wire sculptures that appear delicate, floating, and organic. She was also a passionate arts education activist who worked to bring art programs into public schools
Ruth Asawa
Read the sentence below. Frida Kahlo, the iconic Mexican painter, spent years honing her unique art style. She dedicated herself to improving her skills by capturing vivid self-portraits and exploring themes of identity and resilience in her paintings. This allowed her to transform her suffering into powerful works of art. By the time her work was showcased internationally, Kahlo had not only refined her skills but also left a mark on the world! What is the best meaning for the word honing, as it is used in the sentences above?
A. Improve over a period of time
B. Showing persistence and determination
C. Refusing to obey
D. Something that is given or supplied
A. Improve over a period of time