I don't want to work with someone who's nervous, I want to work with someone who is fearless

I know a lot of choreographers prefer to do abstract dance and not be bothered with a story, but even when I'm asked to do classical ballet or a modern piece, I still want to tell a story.

My father was very funny, so I grew up with humor in the house. And I was always really attracted to comedies on TV. I was always really attracted to comics.

I tell stories through dance, and I think that's why I'm so attracted to the theatre because even the choreography in theatre moves the plot forward at all times.

You don't do any show to be celebrated. In fact, you don't do any show thinking what's going to happen in the end. You immerse yourself in a room full of talent and a room full of designers and you hope for the best.

I always say that you can't be afraid to ask the question. What's the worst that could happen? The answer could be "no" and you go on.

It is true that I visualize music and, as I visualize music, I have some sort of story running in my head, all the time.