I think that training is the key, definitely, and I devoted my life to it.

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.

I think anything that affects me in my personal life is going to help me be a better artist on stage.

I think I always felt a connection to music and to movement. Growing up, I was surrounded by R&B and Hip-Hop, and the closest thing I could find to dance was gymnastics which I watched on TV.

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 try to consider people's perspectives and not just my own.

Meeting Raven Wilkinson and having her as a mentor, it was that kind of support from the generations that came before me that helped to lift me up and give me the confidence to then be able to give back and bring other minorities with me on this journey.