The ballet world I don't think is an art form that is quick to change or to adjust or evolve.
“The ballet world I don't think is an art form that is quick to change or to adjust or evolve.”
— Misty Copeland · Adjust
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The ballet world I don't think is an art form that is quick to change or to adjust or evolve.
“The ballet world I don't think is an art form that is quick to change or to adjust or evolve.”
— Misty Copeland · Adjust
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“The ballet world I don't think is an art form that is quick to change or to adjust or evolve.”
“40 years old is about the time a principal dancer would start to think about retirement, but some go on to dance a little bit longer than that.”
“I grew up poor in San Pedro, California, sleeping on the floor of shady motels with my five siblings and not always sure when or where I'd get my next meal.”
“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.”
“When I was younger, my feet would hurt a lot, but you build up calluses and strength, and you don't feel as much pain there. But then again, it's a give and take. The older you get, you may feel pain in your back or your hips.”
“I traced the marley floor with my pointe shoes, and imagine myself on the stage, not as a member of the corps, but as a principal dancer. It felt right. It felt like a promise. Some day, somehow, it was going to happen for me.”
“I'm a fighter, so when someone says 'no' to me, I try to figure out what I need to adjust to hear the yes.”
“There's always a group of songs that I'm working at. Some of them are 10 years old, and some of them are just a few weeks old. I'm always trying to adjust these songs to some position where I can bring them to completion.”
“A keeper has to adjust his game to the team. If the team moves further up, he has to do the same. It's nothing I've invented.”
“When you come in with the national team, there's an adjustment period. Sometimes you don't have time to adjust.”
“A person is a product of his own thoughts. Believe big. Adjust your thermostat forward. Launch your success offensive with honest, sincere belief that you can succeed.”
“You can only adjust to so much history in your life. I still have trouble texting.”