It's difficult to exist as a woman, especially I think as a powerful woman. You want to stand strong and you want to be considered and equal.

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

I will push myself in different ventures that I believe will make me a better artist, dancer and person.

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

I don't believe in dieting, I don't believe in having certain moments in your life where you're healthy and then moments when you're like, "I'm going to eat whatever I want." It's just finding what works for your body and always eating healthy.

Physical fears change and shift depending on the role and depending on the mindset I'm in.

Once I became a professional, maybe 19 or 20, I really started to try to figure out who I was, as a woman and as an individual.