There are muscles that we have in our feet that most human beings don't even know that we have. The strength that we have is so detailed.

I do think Under Armour is setting a new example for what a ballerina is, and that you can be feminine and an athlete and represent what a woman is at the same time.

I know that I'll forever be involved in ballet. This is where my life was meant to be, and I don't see myself straying completely away, ever.

Ballet.something pure in this crazy world

You can dream big and it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from.

Different mentors throughout my life have supported and guided me to remember that I do have the strength, courage and talent to do whatever I want to do.

I ended up training only for four years before I was accepted into American Ballet Theater in New York City.