I know my body. What happened is that I got so caught up in the applause I forgot how I should dance. All my life I've been what others wanted - in dancing and in life. Now I'm doing it my way.
The dance goes on forever. So shall I. So shall we. - Gelsey Kirkland
The dance goes on forever. So shall I. So shall we.
- Gelsey Kirkland
The nature of my compulsion was such that I danced in my sleep. The entire household was sometimes awakened by loud thumping sounds coming from my ro… - Gelsey Kirkland
The nature of my compulsion was such that I danced in my sleep. The entire household was sometimes awakened by loud thumping sounds coming from my ro…
You've got to break through this idea of being light as a ballerina. The heavier you'll feel, the lighter you'll look. - Gelsey Kirkland
You've got to break through this idea of being light as a ballerina. The heavier you'll feel, the lighter you'll look.
As soon as you become afraid to make a fool of yourself, you're in trouble. I decided I may as well just see if I can live with myself making million… - Gelsey Kirkland
As soon as you become afraid to make a fool of yourself, you're in trouble. I decided I may as well just see if I can live with myself making million…
Classical virtuosity is more than technique, line, proportion, and balance. It is as if the performer and spectator come together to hold in their ha… - Gelsey Kirkland
Classical virtuosity is more than technique, line, proportion, and balance. It is as if the performer and spectator come together to hold in their ha…
... each action taken in this world has its echo in the heart. - Gelsey Kirkland
... each action taken in this world has its echo in the heart.
The first year with ABT I learned 13 new roles. Most were lengthy ballets, more complicated than I was used to. I have suffered from tendinitis since… - Gelsey Kirkland
The first year with ABT I learned 13 new roles. Most were lengthy ballets, more complicated than I was used to. I have suffered from tendinitis since…
The voices of moral authority in the theatre demanded only punctuality and physical performance. In the light of continuing pressure and stress, the … - Gelsey Kirkland
The voices of moral authority in the theatre demanded only punctuality and physical performance. In the light of continuing pressure and stress, the …
I embarked on a risky course of plastic surgery and silicone injections, major dental realignments and gruesome medical procedures. I pray that young… - Gelsey Kirkland
I embarked on a risky course of plastic surgery and silicone injections, major dental realignments and gruesome medical procedures. I pray that young…
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