Ballet.something pure in this crazy world

I learned how to communicate and articulate myself from ballet. It's just insane to me, when they don't think of that as a part of our education.

Success is not easy and I think everyone should know that hard work and perseverance and being open to giving back are so much more powerful than stepping all over people to get to the top.

I absolutely love what I do, and I want to dance for as long as I can and feel good about what I am putting out there on the stage.

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

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.