I'm a classical ballet dancer, and at the end of the day I want to be with American Ballet Theater, performing classical ballets.

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

My career came together very quickly. I only trained for four years before I became a professional, so I didn't have a lot of time to sit back and be inspired before I took my first ballet class.

It's really amazing that I was discovered and that I've been given these great opportunities to travel the world and work with amazing artists. I'm very blessed.

I try my best to really think about things before I react and respond.

I feel like I represent every young dancer, and even non-dancer, who felt they were not accepted by the ballet world. I'd like to think that they can see themselves in me.

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