Ballet was exactly what I was searching for, but my environment definitely made me the dancer and the person that I am today. And the Hip-Hop culture was a big part of it.

Something happens when you feel that energy and excitement from the audience. And you do, I don't know, four pirouettes. You jump higher than you ever have. And it's just this really magical thing that happens in those moments.

The higher you go up in rank, usually the longer you can dance.

I think that I'm so fortunate to have found classical ballet. It completely changed my life and it shaped the person that I am today, on and off the stage.

You're always working to improve, and you're always being critiqued on your next performance. It's not about what you've done. There's always room to grow.

You can do anything you want, even if you are being told negative things.stay strong and find motivation.

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