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
Something happens when you feel that energy and excitement from the audience. And you do, I don't know, four pirouettes. You jump higher than you ever have. And it's just this really magical thing that happens in those moments.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the euphoric experience of performing art and connecting with an audience's energy.
Misty Copeland highlights the transformative power of performance and the exhilarating connection between the artist and the audience. In moments of high excitement and energy, a dancer can surpass their own limits, resulting in a magical experience that enhances both the performance and the relationship with the spectators. This relationship electrifies the atmosphere, enabling artists to reach new heights both physically and emotionally.
Themes
EnergyExcitementPerformanceAudienceMagicDance
In practice
Example use cases
During a dance recital, the instructor shared this quote to emphasize the importance of stage presence.
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