Quotes by Dancers

When I am not auditioning or meeting people, I teach myself dance. Nora Fatehi

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Since I was inexperienced in films, I thought it would be very intimidating to work with experienced people like Sanjay Suri and Samir Soni. But I must say they are very encouraging. They clapped when I gave a good shot. Nora Fatehi

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One does not have to get frustrated with getting an opportunity, whether it is film, short film, web series or TV shows... As an entertainer, opportunities have expanded. Nora Fatehi

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I think the most difficult part is being patient for good work to come. Sometimes, you feel like giving up if things don't materialise in a short period of time. Nora Fatehi

I am a very ambitious girl. Nora Fatehi

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I believe that, in our industry, overexposure tends to create problems for artists, so fortunately, I have been exposed but not overexposed. Nora Fatehi

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I will not restrict myself. I want to do films and TV: both mediums are amazing to reach to the audience and express your art form, and if both are available, then why not exploit them? Nora Fatehi

I'm an artiste... I dance, I act, and I do a lot of things that's got to do with arts, and that's my space. I feel happiest in that space. Nora Fatehi

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I wish I could read people's minds. Nora Fatehi

People Wish Minds Could Read

I am keen to work in romantic stories and dramas. Nora Fatehi

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I'd like to act in Punjabi films and do some great roles instead of just dance sequences. Nora Fatehi

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The goal is to divide my time between stage and film. Patricia Birch

Time Stage My Time Divide Between Goal Film

When you dance, it takes a lot of stamina, but it never seemed like work 'cause I was doing something that I so loved doing. It was always a joy. And you know, to have beautiful ballets made specially for you is such an honor. I always said it was better than diamonds. Patricia McBride

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In the beginning, he taught you how to hold your fingers, use your head, hold your shoulders, how you glissade, bourre - the exact way he wanted you to do the steps. It was relearning the whole Balanchine technique. Patricia McBride

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I've had an extraordinary life as a dancer. You tour the world, you see all the great capitals of the world, the beautiful old opera houses all over Europe - you go everywhere. As a teenager, I would always say, 'I can't believe this is happening to little me,' because it was always a dream to dance. Patricia McBride

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My daughter arrived when I was five months pregnant with my son. We adopted Melanie from Korea; she was 2 years old, almost 3. I always wanted to have a family. I had a good example because Melissa Hayden was a ballerina in our company, and she had two children and danced afterward, and Allegra Kent also did. Patricia McBride

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It was extraordinary 'cause I was 17 years old when I first danced with Edward Villella. And we were both young. But I had seen him dance, and he was already a star. So he was just so gentle and wonderful and kind, and we had a great rapport together. He was one of the most exciting dancers of our day. Patricia McBride

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Conrad Ludlow was an extraordinary partner... We just called him the greatest partner because he just knew what a woman's balance was. Patricia McBride

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Mr. Balanchine wanted me to be myself. He didn't want me to look like anyone else. I love teaching our company dancers the Balanchine ballets. I try to give them what was passed down to me and what I learned from him. They dance it so beautifully. It also keeps me close to Mr. Balanchine. He's with me every single day. Patricia McBride

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I always had an inferiority complex, like I wasn't good enough. I was shy. But dancing gave me so much joy, and I was good at it. I felt like a whole person because I could dance. Patricia McBride