The pointes for girls, I always say, have to be like an elephant's trunk; strong and yet flexible and soft.

The woman's function is to fascinate men.

I cannot move, I cannot even want to move, unless I hear the music first.

Put a man and a girl on stage and there is already a story; a man and two girls, there's already a plot.

I've got more energy now than when I was younger because I know exactly what I want to do.

First comes the sweat. Then comes the beauty if you're very lucky and have said your prayers.

I don't want people who want to dance; I want people who have to dance.