If you live in the elite world of dance, you find yourself in a world rife with racism. Let's face it.

There was still no likelihood that we could make a living from dance. We were doing it because we loved it... We realized how full we felt; we were surrounded by music and dancing and joy.

Racism tears down your insides so that no matter what you achieve, you're not quite up to snuff.

Sometimes you feel bad about yourself when there's no reason to.

One of the worst things about racism is what it does to young people.

Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.