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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What this quote means
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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It's all so surreal, and I'm living my dream. And you know, principal or not, I'm getting to dance all the roles that I've dreamed of doing.
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Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.
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I say over and over again that I am just standing on the shoulders of so many who have set this path for me, and they may not be seen or recognized or have been given an opportunity to have a voice, but I'm here representing all of those dancers. Dance Theatre of Harlem Virginia Johnson, Tai Jimenez, Lauren Anderson.
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It's hard to be the one that stands out when, you know, in a ballet company, you're trying to create unison and uniform when you're in a corps de ballet.
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