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Ballet Quotes

On discipline, grace, and staying power.

These lines cover the structure and discipline of classical training, along with confidence that ballet as an art form will never fade. See our Craft quotes for more on discipline and skill.

I liked the structure of ballet.

Quotes by Wendy Whelan

I love street and I love ballet and I love to convey what I can.

Quotes by Toni Basil

My proficiency with ballet was on a steep decline the more I skated.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

In fact, ballet companies did not exist in the Midwest when I was a child.

Quotes by Suzanne Farrell

About Quotes

My mother danced; she loved the ballet.

Quotes by Stefanie Powers

Ballet has a very small audience, unfortunately.

Quotes by Sascha Radetsky

I've danced since I was 5 and went to the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center at 7.

Quotes by Sarah Hay

Ballet is sort of a mystery to me. And I don't want to unravel that mystery.

Quotes by Robert Caro

My personal trainer is an ex-dancer so we do a lot of ballet and jazz.

Quotes by Rachel Stevens

Always Quotes

Until I was in 6th grade, I took ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop.

Quotes by Peyton List

I came to New York to study ballet and English.

Quotes by Penelope Cruz

Classical ballet will never die.

Quotes by Ninette de Valois

I've got no plans to be a ballet dancer at the moment.

Quotes by Neil Patrick Harris

All ballet, all reading, all music. That was my world, my inner world.

Quotes by Natalia Makarova

Ballet Dancer Quotes

I used to dance when I was younger - ballet and modern dance.

Quotes by Nastassja Kinski

Ballet can be grueling, for sure, but it gives you a certain discipline.

Quotes by Margaret Qualley

The best physique I ever had was when I was ballet dancing.

Quotes by Manu Bennett

I did community theater in Georgia and called myself a ballet dancer.

Quotes by Laura Slade Wiggins

I know that dancers, especially ballet dancers, can't do it forever.

Quotes by Kelli Berglund

Craft Quotes

Up until I was about 12, I was a ballet dancer and a basketball player.

Quotes by Katherine McNamara

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes run through these ballet quotes?
They cover the discipline of classical training, the physical limits of a dancing career, and blending ballet with other styles like street dance.
Is there a quote about ballet's lasting appeal?
Yes, one confidently states that the classical art form has no expiration date, dismissing any talk of it fading away.
Do any quotes mention combining dance styles?
Yes, one dancer describes loving both street dance and ballet, valuing the freedom to express both.
Is a dancer's career length discussed?
Yes, one notes that ballet dancers especially can't perform professionally forever, acknowledging the physical toll.
Where can I find more on dancers specifically?
Check our Ballet Dancer quotes for sayings focused on dancers themselves.

Others note the physical limits of a dancing career and the freedom of blending ballet with street styles. Explore our Ballet Dancer quotes for sayings focused on dancers themselves.