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.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a sense of wonder and fulfillment in achieving one's dreams, especially in the context of performing and dancing.
Misty Copeland's quote captures the exhilarating feeling of living out one's dreams, highlighting the surreal nature of her experiences as a dancer. She acknowledges the privilege of fulfilling her aspirations and embodying various roles she has always wished to portray, emphasizing both the joy and the achievement of her artistic journey.
Themes
DreamsDanceFulfillmentSurrealInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire dancers and artists to pursue their dreams.
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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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I've always approached my career and my life, you know, one day at a time, as if this was the last day that I'm going, because you never know as an athlete and as a dancer. You never know what can happen today, tomorrow.
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