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.

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.

Maybe I'm seeing myself in a different way than the people in the audience see me, 'cause to me, I think I look like a ballerina and I feel like a ballerina. But maybe I'm not seeing what other people are seeing.

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

I believe that I definitely developed into a refined and graceful woman due to ballet. It has shaped me in every way.

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.

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.