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
I was on a path. I was going to become a principal dancer. I never let my mind rest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Misty Copeland emphasizes the importance of dedication and focus in achieving oneβs goals.
In this quote, Misty Copeland reflects on her journey as a dancer and the relentless effort she put into her craft. By stating that she was on a path to becoming a principal dancer and never allowing her mind to rest, she underscores the significance of unwavering commitment and hard work in the pursuit of success in any field.
Themes
DedicationFocusSuccessDanceCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams.
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All quotes βPerseverance has always just been something that was in me. And it was a tool that came in very handy as a ballerina.
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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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