Ballet will speak for itself. About itself.

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

In my ballets, woman is first. Men are consorts. God made men to sing the praises of women. They are not equal to men: They are better.

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

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

Ballet is important and significant - yes. But first of all, it is a pleasure.

See the music, hear the dance.