Many other women have kicked higher, balanced longer, or turned faster. These are poor substitutes for passion.

The practice mirror is to be used for the correction of faults, not for a love affair, and the figure you watch should not become your dearest friend.

If you want to understand a nation, look at its dances and listen to its folk songs - don't pay any attention to its politicians.

The creative urge is the demon that will not accept anything second rate.

I studied the way I danced- to the point of dropping.

To make up a dance, I still need, as I needed then, a pot of tea, walking space, privacy and an idea.

Dance in the body you have.