Ballerina Misty Copeland dances home to San Pedro

Ascendant ballerina Misty Copeland leads a master class during Monday’s celebration in San Pedro.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Dec. 23, 2015 2:45 AM PT

Ascendant ballerina Misty Copeland leads a master class during Monday’s celebration in San Pedro.

Misty Copeland teaches a master ballet class to 50 students on stage at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Misty Copeland teaches a master ballet class to 50 students on stage at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Misty Copeland teaches a master ballet class to 50 students on stage at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Misty Copeland teaches a master ballet class to 50 students on stage at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Misty Copeland teaches a master ballet class to 50 students on stage at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

(Christina House / For The Times)