Carmen de Lavellade shares her memories of the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors where we see Misty Copeland's unforgettable performance in tribute to her.
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Honors Memories - Carmen de Lavallade
Carmen de Lavellade shares her memories of the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors where we see Misty Copeland's unforgettable performance in tribute to her.
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