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.
Misty CopelandRead
I want the ballet world to be given the respect that it deserves and to be seen by more people - for so many to experience the beauty that I've received from the ballet world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Misty Copeland advocates for greater visibility and appreciation of ballet as an art form.
In this quote, Misty Copeland expresses her desire for ballet to be recognized and respected by a broader audience. She emphasizes the transformative beauty and joy that ballet has brought to her life and hopes that more people can share in this experience, highlighting the need for inclusivity and appreciation in the arts.
Themes
BalletArtRespectBeautyInclusivity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech advocating for arts funding, one might quote Misty Copeland to emphasize the importance of ballet.
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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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