‘Coppelia’ ballerina Michaela DePrince, who performed with Beyoncé and on ‘DWTS,’ dead at 29

Professional dancer Michaela DePrince, who captured hearts worldwide, has died at 29. The trailblazing ballerina was featured in the 2021 movie “Coppelia.” She also appeared on “Dancing With the Stars” during AT&T’s 2012 spotlight performance and in Beyoncé’s Emmy-nominated 2016 “Lemonade” musical film. The “Cowboy Carter” singer released a statement about DePrince’s passing. Her legacy goes beyond dance. DePrince was an orphan who escaped violence during her traumatic childhood. She become a public figure in the ballet world and served as a humanitarian, advocating for children affected by conflict and violence. Read more at #michaeladeprince #ballet The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https: