misty copeland

“ Its a wonderful aching every dancer knows. ”

“ Ill bet you didnt know that I could fly. ”

“ I can do anything when I am in a tutu. ”

“ You have to know the appropriate way to adorn each story and character with your body. ”

“ There are times its important to seize the spotlight on the ballet stage. ”

“ Start unknown, finish unforgettable. ”

“ The difference between being an amazing technician and being a soloist or principal is mastering those interpretive flourishes to tell the best story. Otherwise you arent a ballerinayoure just another dancer. ”

“ Its what makes ballet so beautiful, that razors edge of timing and technique. ”

“ But there were some who believed there was no place in ballet for a brown swan. ”

“ Knowing that it has never been done before makes me want to fight even harder. ”