In my life, there have always been people who guided my path, towards the school, towards this company. I didn't know about any of it. I didn't have a plan. It's good fortune and generosity from other people that have given me all I have today.

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

Talent will only take you so far, and it is your ability to feel the music and explore a movement that will bring you the greatest pleasure in dance.

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

Friday night is our date night. We really carve out time for each other.

When I grow up I am going to be a ballerina. I will be in Giselle. It will be so much fun being a ballerina.

Like everyone else, I want to go on dancing forever, but I know the day is going to come when I will have to be doing something else.