I've relaxed my feelings about other companies performing my works. I have never in principle been against my ballets being danced by other companies. Rather, it is that we lack the time, space and money to insure that they are done well. To me, the only sin is mediocrity.

Repetition not for monotony but the ecstasy it induces.

Pity is a corroding thing.

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.

Dancing is a very living art. It is essentially of the moment, although a very old art. A dancer's art is lived while he is dancing. Nothing is left of his art except the pictures and the memories--when his dancing days are over.

The center of the stage is where I am.

The unique must be fulfilled.