Take advantage of the resources around you and the relationships you build!

When I was younger, my feet would hurt a lot, but you build up calluses and strength and you don't feel as much pain there.

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.

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.

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

I just want to leave a positive memory of setting an example and bringing our youth with us.

I know I will never let myself be complacent in life.