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 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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Standing out as an individual can be challenging in a context that values unity and uniformity.
Misty Copeland reflects on the struggles of individuality within the collective setting of a ballet company. In a corps de ballet, where dancers are expected to move in harmony and create a visual uniformity, the challenge lies in finding ways to express personal artistry without disrupting the overall aesthetic and cohesion of the group.
Themes
BalletIndividualityUniformityArtExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about embracing individuality in the arts.
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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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