That it's possible to do positive things and I think that's how we're going to set an example to be respected as women in the world.

When people meet me in person, they're usually surprised at how petite I am because there's just [an] idea that because I'm black I just look a certain way.

I've gotten nothing but warmth from the Black community and positive feedback.

Everything I was being shown was ABT, so I grew up watching these videos of [Mikhail] Baryshnikov, Gelsey [Kirkland] and Paloma [Herrera]. Paloma and Angel [Corella] were the first people I ever saw dance live.

I will never be the best dancer or artist. I will be growing until the day I retire.

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 think I'm pretty laid back. I like cooking, being at home, and going to concerts. And I love to shop!