I think that the ideal physique and look of a ballerina is always changing with different eras. And it's continuing to change.

Perseverance has always just been something that was in me. And it was a tool that came in very handy as a ballerina.

I think American Ballet Theatre is setting that standard now for classical ballet, that you can dream big, and it doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from, what your background is.

To be empathetic to everyone around you, I think, is such a powerful thing to hold.

I think that having a platform and having a voice to be seen by people beyond the classical ballet world has really been my power, I feel.

I think I'm pretty laid back. I like cooking, being at home, and going to concerts. And I love to shop!