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

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

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

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

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

... each action taken in this world has its echo in the heart.

- 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…

- 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…

- Gelsey Kirkland