Now there is in a way a renaissance of modern dance - suddenly, it is more respected and discovered.

People dance at any age.

I cannot stand authority.

I think art education, especially in this country, which government pretty much ignores, is so important for young people.

I was not extremely patriotic about Mother Russia. I played their game, pretending. You have to deal with, you know, party people, KGB. Horrifying.

Dancers are stripped enough onstage. You don't have to know more about them than they've given you already.

Every ballet, whether or not successful artistically or with the public, has given me something important.