“Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.”
“To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living.”
“The most unique thing in the world is you. Be you.”
“You do not just teach dance; you teach life through dance.”
“I am trying to show the world that we are all human beings, and that color is not important.”
“I want to create a company where everybody can come and see themselves reflected.”
“Dance can lift you up and inspire you to be better.”
“We must remember that we are all people, with souls, hearts, and dreams.”
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.”
“My roots are in the Black community, but my interests are universal.”
“I want to leave something behind that says, ‘Alvin Ailey was here.'”
“The creative process is like a journey through the wilderness. You have to trust yourself to find the path.”
“I want my choreography to tell a story and to connect with people on an emotional level.”
“When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.”
“The arts are the soul of a civilization, and we must preserve and nurture them.”
“I make dances because the world has things to say, and dance is my language.”
“Each time I step into the studio, I am reaching for something beyond myself.”
“Dancing is not just about the steps, it’s about expressing life and emotion.”
“A dancer’s body is an instrument, and their passion is the music.”
“I want people to feel something when they watch my work.”
“We dance to honor the past and to dream of the future.”
“Through dance, we can show that we are more alike than we are different.”
“I have always believed that we are responsible for each other.”
“Dancing requires the utmost discipline, creativity, and freedom all at once.”
“The energy of life flows through dance.”
“The stage is a sacred space where truth and art meet.”
“Dance has the power to heal, to transform, and to unite.”
“A dance company is like a family, a team, and a community rolled into one.”
“The stories we tell through dance reflect who we are and where we come from.”
“You have to put your soul into every movement you make.”
“Art is the essence of who we are as human beings.”
“Dance allows us to celebrate our individuality while connecting us to others.”
“You can feel the heartbeat of humanity in every dance.”
“Every movement is a memory, a dream, or a possibility.”
“Dance should be accessible to all, not just the privileged few.”
“My goal is to create dances that touch the soul.”
“Choreography is like painting with the body.”
“The joy of dance is contagious, and it brings people together.”
“Through movement, we find freedom and expression.”
“A great dancer is not great because of their technique, but because of their passion.”
“Dance transcends barriers and boundaries.”
“Art should challenge us to think and feel differently.”
“In every performance, we honor the spirit of those who came before us.”
“The power of dance lies in its ability to tell stories that words cannot.”
“Dance is a celebration of life and all its complexities.”
“When the music begins, you let go and trust your body to speak.”
“Dance is a form of prayer, a connection to something greater than ourselves.”
“You don’t dance to impress; you dance to express.”
“The beauty of dance is in its ability to communicate without words.”
“My mission is to inspire others through the art of dance and to remind them of their shared humanity.”