Misty Copeland, a trailblazing ballet dancer who shattered racial barriers in the performing arts, took her final bow as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre on Wednesday night.

Copeland made history in 2015 when she became the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the history of the company, which was founded in 1939. Her farewell performance at Lincoln Center was a celebration of her transformative career, drawing stars and supporters from across the performing arts world.

In a preview for an upcoming "CBS Mornings" exclusive interview, Copeland was asked about a standout moment in her vast career.

"I think it was 'Firebird.' You know, I was still a soloist, and it was a really big deal for me as a black woman to be performing this role," she said.

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