Being in ballet class, being on the stage, being surrounded by my peers at American Ballet Theater every day, keeps me so humble and grounded. Being in ballet class, I feel, is like this meditation for me every morning.
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I think American Ballet Theatre is setting that standard now for classical ballet, that you can dream big, and it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from, what your background is.
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Dreaming big transcends personal attributes and backgrounds.
Misty Copeland emphasizes that the American Ballet Theatre is raising the bar in classical ballet by promoting the idea that anyone can achieve greatness regardless of their appearance, origin, or past experiences. This speaks to the power of inclusivity and the importance of aspiring to fulfill one's dreams without being limited by societal stereotypes.
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DreamBalletInclusivityAmbitionBackground
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In an inspiring speech about breaking barriers in the arts.
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