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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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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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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