Treasure the things about you that make you different and unique.

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.

Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return.

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.

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.

Even if I had nothing to do with the Canada Council, I'd be praying for it.

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