“I think that the ideal physique and look of a ballerina is always chan...” — Misty Copeland Quote

“I think that the ideal physique and look of a ballerina is always changing with different eras. And it's continuing to change.”

“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.”

“I want the ballet world to be given the respect that it deserves and to be seen by more people - for so many to experience the beauty that I've received from the ballet world.”

“I wanted to be ballerina, be in a band, then in drama.”

“I always looked at the process and the career of being a ballerina as sacred. It's a true gift to have this talent and perform these masterworks; it's sublime.”

“At a young age, I wanted to be a prima ballerina and had these grand ideas that I would go study at Juilliard. It's something I laugh about now.”