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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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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