In the world of classical ballet there are only a handful of story ballets, so getting a new one is cause for excitement.

I regret that I didn't enjoy it all more. I didn't savour it until the end because I was so hard on myself. Life goes by so quickly. A dancer's career goes by so quickly. You've got to enjoy those moments when you know you've done your best.

Canadians are very proud of me, of my career.

The importance of the arts to the societies in which they thrive is well documented.

The arts are an integral part of the city's economic progress.

There's nothing like the force and challenge of a new ballet to galvanize everyone involved in bringing it to life.

In the world of classical ballet there are only a handful of story ballets, so getting a new one is cause for excitement.