You cannot be happy with your family while being personally unhappy with your work. It's a Catch-22 kind of thing.

When a body moves, it's the most revealing thing. Dance for me a minute, and I'll tell you who you are.

Nothing is ever too expensive if it furthers the repertoire and artistic standards of a dance company.

I want to do exactly what I want to do. I'd rather gamble on the box office than beg for a grant.

Your body actually reminds you about your age and your injuries - the body has a stronger memory than your mind.

You cannot dance physically certain things. But look at tango dancers or flamenco or Japanese classical theater. You can, if you're smart enough and you collaborate with the right choreographers, you could really dance your age.

Be. Good. To yourself, to other people, to everything you do. It's a norm of life by which people should try to live. Don't waste time. Be interesting and interested.