| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Misty Copeland, famously | USA Today | 09 Oct 2025 |
| Top dancer smeared rear in a lip balm (5,9) | ||
| Leading female dancer in a company (5,9) | ||
| Lead female dancer in Swan Lake. eg (5,9) | ||
| Dance company star: 2 wds. | Commuter | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Ample librarian turned dancer (5,9) | ||
| Venerated dancer | LA Times Daily | 08 Jun 2015 |
| Venerated dancer |