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- Humble
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being in ballet class, being on the stage, being surrounded by my peers at American Ballet Theater every day, keeps me so humble and grounded. Being in ballet class, I feel, is like this meditation for me every morning.
- Go
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- Nov 07, 2020
40 years old is about the time a principal dancer would start to think about retirement, but some go on to dance a little bit longer than that.
- Beautiful
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wanted to open the dialogue about race in ballet and bring more people in. It's just beautiful to see the interest that has exploded for such an incredible art form that I will forever be grateful to!
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
All you can do is be your best self. I've always felt that I had to be that much more aware of how I present myself. I'm representing more than just me. I think every person should think that way.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
Barack Obama being President of the United States doesn't mean racism has disappeared. It's all a process, and we have to be aware that the work never ends.
- Care
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- Nov 07, 2020
What you put into your body is just as important as how hard you dance. I believe with the right training and an understanding of how to take care of your body, you can mold it to be whatever you want it to be.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had some really incredible people who mentored me and gave me things I never got from my parents.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
Every time I dance, I'm trying to prove myself to myself.
- Chaos
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- Nov 07, 2020
Whenever there was chaos in my house, whether it was arguing, being in a cramped space with all of us kids and screaming, I found an empty space where I could just put music on and move.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Ballet found me, I guess you could say. I was discovered by a teacher in middle school. I always danced my whole life. I never had any training, never was exposed to seeing dance, but I always had something inside of me. I would love to choreograph and dance around.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
Finding great training, I think, is number one. I did a lot of research and found really great teachers, and it just takes - I took a year off from school and did independent studies so that I could devote all of my time to it. But I think that training is the key, definitely, and it's not a sport.
- Pain
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was younger, my feet would hurt a lot, but you build up calluses and strength, and you don't feel as much pain there. But then again, it's a give and take. The older you get, you may feel pain in your back or your hips.
- Powerful
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- Nov 07, 2020
To be empathetic to everyone around you, I think, is such a powerful thing to hold.
- Girl
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- Nov 07, 2020