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
Every time I dance, I'm trying to prove myself to myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a personal quest for self-validation through dance.
Misty Copeland emphasizes that her dancing is not merely a performance for others, but a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and self-approval. Each time she dances, she seeks to affirm her own capabilities and overcome her inner doubts, highlighting the importance of personal challenges and the emotional connection to her art.
Themes
DanceSelf-ValidationMotivationSelf-DiscoveryArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young dancers looking to establish their own identities.
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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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