116 result(s) for Misty Copeland Quotes.
"I had to continue to dance, to push through it and not give up."
"It's about ownership in what you're doing."
"You can do anything if you work hard enough at it."
"I had moments of self-doubt, where I've felt like maybe I'm not as good as I should be."
"I just try to hold onto the fact that I'm doing something that's never been done before."
"I think it's about celebrating your individuality."
"I would tell my 13-year-old self to stay strong and believe in myself."
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"For young dancers, I would say just believe in yourself."
"There's always something that's going to be, you know, a challenge in your life."
"I'm just human like everyone else."
"It's about finding confidence in who I am as a person and a dancer."
"I've always loved the physical challenge ballet gives - it's hard, and you have to push through."
"I think it's important as a black woman's voice to be heard."
"I would encourage young dancers to really keep pushing boundaries and using their voices."
"It's a journey, and it's about trying to continue to become a better dancer."
"It's about believing that you're beautiful and strong just the way you are."
"I feel so proud to be a black woman, a woman of color, in this industry."
"I had to fight and claw my way to get that first big role."
"It's about realizing your potential, reaching for it, and not being afraid to go after it."
"You can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed."
"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained."
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"I'm constantly reevaluating my place in the world and what I have to offer."
"I had to do something for myself. I feel like I pushed the limits as far as I could."
"I knew that I had become someone else by taking the road less traveled."
"Ballet found me, and it didn’t matter that I didn’t start when I was younger."
"I am here to be willing and be vulnerable in front of you. And be courageous and be a good leader."
"I want anyone who dreams of excelling in dance to know that it's possible if they are willing to work hard."
"I think perfection is ugly. Somewhere in the things humans make, I want to see scars, failure, disorder, distortion."
"You can't be hesitant about who you are."
"I will forever be the little brown girl from California who worked harder and longer than everyone else."
"I want to pave the way for all the amazing talent that's coming behind me. There are so many dancers of color that are phenomenal, and they need to be seen."
"You are the artist of your own life. Don’t hand the paintbrush to anyone else."
"The history books are still being written. My story is still unfolding."
"Lead by example, be true to who you are, and don’t back down."
"I had to fight to be where I am. Nobody woman, no person of color can get to where they want to be without resistance."
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"I'm really lucky to have family that supports me and has always been there for me."
"I had the opportunity to step up and to be a trailblazer. I'd like to leave behind a legacy of ballet being seen as a universal art form."
"Your body makes you sexy. Your smile makes you pretty. But your personality makes you beautiful."
"Dance is a physical and emotional expression that is all-encompassing."
"You can be super-successful, but you have to be at the top of your game to be relevant."
"Ballet is about perfection, and it would freak me out to think I might not be perfect."
"Being 5'2"
"When you believe in yourself, it opens up possibilities in your life that you never knew existed."
"I just remember being in the ballet studio for hours."
"People who have not walked in those shoes can never really understand what it feels like, what it is to feel that pressure all the time."
"There's a place for us all in ballet. We all belong."
"It doesn't matter what you look like. You can be black, white, green, whatever. You can be short, tall, fat, skinny. You can do what you want to do and what you put your mind to."
"When you defy what the odds say, there's a belief inside of you that can't be taken or stripped away."
"I don't dance because I'm beautiful. I'm beautiful because I dance."
"I think it's important to be a little more human, to not put people on a pedestal or in a hierarchy, because then people are really projecting something onto you that's not about you; it's about their idea of who you are."
"I wouldn't say I am a rebel. I do things the way I think they should be done."
"If you can understand your worth, it won't matter if other people are blind to it."
"It's about reaching the limit of yourself and finding a new limit that challenges you."
"It's important to find happiness in the journey, not just in the destination."
"When you face challenges and obstacles, that's what helps you to grow and develop."
"You can't change your past, you can only shape your future."
"Being the first African-American principal dancer on the American Ballet Theatre is a huge step forward for the ballet world and for dancers of color."
"I knew that in order to succeed in ballet, I had to be seen as a workhorse with a real love and dedication to my craft."
"I had a light inside me that I'd almost lost. A light that needed to shine inside me in order for me to appear truly alive on the outside."
"Dance is an art form. It's emotional, it's physical, it's mental. It's everything. It's a way for me to express the things I can't put into words."
"I am not a professional dancer because I dance for a living; I dance for a living because I am a dancer."
"My story is one of breaking barriers and proving that a ballerina can, and should, have muscle."
"Every scar tells a story. They're a reminder of times when life tried to break me, but failed."
"I don't know if I ever would have become a professional if it weren't for the support and the opportunity that The Boys and Girls Club gave me."
"It's important to have a supportive environment and to surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams as much as you do."
"Strength lies in embracing who you are, knowing that you are enough."
"Ballet found me when I was most lost. It gave me purpose and a passion that was pure and reliable when my life was neither."
"I've learned that making mistakes is okay. They can be the best and most important way to learn."
"My love of dance was something that was innate in me. It's something that I was born with."
"Dance can be a way to find yourself and lose yourself at the same time."
"I discovered my true passion and calling through struggle. It was a path I hadn't envisioned, but the journey was worth every step."
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind. And never forget the power of your own unique story."
"My goal isn't to be the best black dancer. It's to be the best."
"Success is not about how many people in the world know your name. It's about how many people you inspire."
"The human spirit is so resilient. We have the capacity to not only survive but to thrive, even in the face of adversity."
"I dance because it's the ultimate expression of who I am and what I believe in. It's my voice, my passion, my soul laid bare."
"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you."
"Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable."
"The path to your success is not as fixed and inflexible as you think."
"It helps to be able to eat with people and have conversations, that kind of atmosphere helps a lot."
"Don't become too focused on what's not going well. Instead, focus on how you can be better in tune with those around you."
"I will always dance! I will always be something special."
"It's not about the color of my skin, it's about my heart and soul."
"Every dancer has injuries, it's the nature of our sport."
"I think my ability to keep focus and keep sane is a lot more mental than physical."
"I just always want to be challenging my body."
"Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you."
"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful."
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents."
"My fire to always dance is what drives me."
"I think that ballet is always going to be my home and my first love."
"It's about the throughline of telling a story through a ballet."
"My parents saw my dedication and knew that I had dreams far beyond just being a ballerina."
"I think it's important to give a child the privacy to find who they are on their own."
"You can enjoy your dream, but you'll also have to work for it."
"As a young dancer, you don't want to think too far ahead. You just want to focus on the day-to-day."
"Don't be afraid of a little hard work. It's worth it in the end."
"Dance like no one is watching, but always perform like everyone is."
"Embrace your uniqueness and let it shine through in everything you do."
"The only limitations that exist are the ones you place on yourself."
"Success is not defined by perfection, but by perseverance."
"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Believe in yourself."
"Every stumble is a chance to learn and grow stronger."
"Hardships are just detours on the road to success. Keep moving forward."
"Stay dedicated, stay focused, and stay determined. Your dream is within reach."
"Your journey may be tough, but so are you. Keep pushing forward."
"Never let anyone else's limitations become your own. You are capable of greatness."
"Fear is just a hurdle to overcome on the path to success."
"Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Every step counts."
"The strongest force in the world is a determined woman. Be that force."
"Choose passion over fear, every time. Your passion will drive you to greatness."
"It's not about being the best; it's about being your best self."
"Accept the challenge, embrace the struggle, and achieve the impossible."
"The most beautiful performances come from the heart. Let your passion light up the stage."
"Don't wait for the spotlight to shine on you. Create your own spotlight."
"Your uniqueness is your greatest strength. Own it and let it lead you to success."
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