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
It's hard to change someone's ideas when they might not even really consciously know that they're being racist, or have racist ideas, just because ballet has been this way for hundreds of years.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Changing deeply ingrained beliefs can be difficult, especially when individuals are unaware of their biases.
The quote highlights the challenge of altering people's perceptions and attitudes, particularly regarding racism, when those individuals may not even be aware of their own biases. It reflects on the historical context of ballet and how longstanding traditions can perpetuate certain ideas, making it harder to confront and change them.
Themes
RacismBeliefsChangeAwarenessBallet
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about diversity in the arts, this quote could emphasize the need for awareness of unconscious biases.
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