1241 quotes by dancers for you to enjoy

I stopped acting Romeo and just became Romeo. David Hallberg

Became Just Stopped Romeo Acting

Russians are very discerning about ballet. They're very opinionated about what classical ballet is. David Hallberg

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I'm not one who goes to a lot of fashion shows or tries to infiltrate that world, really. David Hallberg

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I've been interested in art and fashion for as long as I can remember because they are so visual. I am fascinated by the idea of visual creation from the ground up, which is a challenge in ballet when the audience has seen every show of yours, every other principal that you've shared a role with, and every different production. David Hallberg

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I've always questioned the way dancers, myself included, must do the same role year in and year out. It's important for me to be able to say to myself, 'O.K., I don't want to be a prince anymore. I want to put on a leather jockstrap and pose.' David Hallberg

If I can relay anything, it's that if someone has a dream, and it isn't the norm of what others are doing around you, it doesn't matter. Reach for it. Go for it - because I'm a shining example of that. David Hallberg

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With Bolshoi technique, the movements are quite large, the jumps are big, and I'm a tall dancer, so I've learned to use my height more, to elongate my moves, jumps and positions. I'm physically using my body more to my advantage. David Hallberg

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I will never stop questioning. I will never stop wanting more and discovering other things and wanting to do other things. That will always be a part of me, and it's something I've come to terms with. David Hallberg

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I get to the theatre in plenty of time; I prepare my shoes in advance; I eat and drink the right things at the right time. The rest you have to leave to luck! Deborah Bull

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At the moment I'm enjoying a new challenge at the Royal Opera House, but I'm also keen to pursue my interest in television and particularly in science. Deborah Bull

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I think it's useful to experience other types of dance and other cultures, and the life of a classical dancer these days is certainly not all tutus! So experience of other dance forms is a good idea. Deborah Bull

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I have lots of interests, but it's true that dancing is a very full-time job. Deborah Bull

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I'm just the biggest klutz. That's the problem. I don't get hurt doing cool things. Derek Hough

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For me, I like to push myself... I hate feeling complacent or that I'm not learning. Derek Hough

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I always want to be the best at what I do. That doesn't mean compared to other people, but just in what you do. Derek Hough

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I'm all for big production - I love putting on shows. Derek Hough

Love Big Putting Production Shows

I went to a theater arts school, so I'm interested in many different projects, whether it be film, television or even live theater. I'm a performer. That's what I do. That's what I want to do. Derek Hough

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Whether I'm doing a routine where I want to move people, or if I want to feel moved myself, I definitely tap into those moments where it's not just dancing or movement. It might just be a hand gesture or just a slow look, or even just the way you slightly tip your head forward. These subtleties speak volumes. Derek Hough

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For me, a dream partner is someone who is willing to learn and to put their trust in me. Derek Hough

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