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.
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BalletIndividualityUniformityArtExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about embracing individuality in the arts.
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