# Ballet Dancer Barbie Dolls The Latest Shero Barbie Doll Honors Famous Ballerina Misty Copeland By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shero-barbie References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/158355-how-to-buy-misty-copelands-shero-barbie-doll-because-its-so-fierce-photos) & [thebarbiecollection](http://www.thebarbiecollection.com/shop/misty-copeland-barbie-doll-dgw41) [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-bessie) recently expanded its Shero [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-besties) collection with a doll inspired by famous ballerina Misty Copeland. Copeland has quickly become an inspiration for many young women after becoming the [American Ballet Theatre's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl) first female African-American Principal Dancer. Now the ballerina has been immortalized in Barbie form to give children everywhere a powerful new role model. The new Misty Copeland doll is part of Mattel's Sheros program, which turns female icons into Barbies. The doll modeled after Copeland features a fiery orange outfit inspired by the dancer's first principle role in 'The Firebird.' The doll also features delicate pointe shoes that can be used to recreate different dance positions. The new Shero Barbie ultimately helps Mattel reach a new generation of children who are looking for more diverse female role models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Diverse Role Models:** Creating dolls inspired by notable figures from diverse backgrounds presents an opportunity to promote inclusivity and representation. - **Inspirational Dolls:** Designing dolls based on successful individuals, like Misty Copeland, can inspire and empower young children to reach for their dreams. - **Icon Transformation:** Transforming famous icons into Barbie dolls allows children to engage with and learn from influential personalities in a fun and accessible way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Incorporating diverse and inspirational dolls, such as the Misty Copeland Barbie, opens up opportunities for innovation and growth within the toy manufacturing industry. - **Education:** Integrating diverse role models into educational curriculum or programs can foster a more inclusive and empowering learning environment. - **Fashion and Retail:** Collaborating with iconic figures and transforming them into dolls can create new and engaging products for the fashion and retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inspiring Legacy-Honoring Pilot Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-bessie.md) - [Career Aspiration Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-besties.md) - [Inclusive Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-with-down-syndrome.md) - [Late Singer-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaliyah-barbie.md) - [Representation-Focused Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laverne-cox-1.md) - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/role-model-series.md) - [Athlete Commemorative Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-williams-barbie.md) - [Inclusive Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doll-with-scoliosis.md) - [Glamorous Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl.md)