Talent Will Only Take You So Far,

The Importance Of The Arts To The Societies In Which They Thrive Is Well Documented.

Even If I Had Nothing To Do With The Canada Council, I'd Be Praying For It.

Having Alexei Ratmansky Create A New Romeo And Juliet For The National Ballet Of Canada To Mark Our 60th Anniversary Is A Dream Come True. His Aesthetic -- Steeped In The Russian School But Open To Contemporary Sources -- Is Ideal For This Work And For Our Company, Which, With Our Classical Heritage And Our Passion For The Modern, Is Perfectly Suited To His Distinctive Dance Vision.

In My Life, There Have Always Been People Who Guided My Path, Towards The School, Towards This Company. I Didn't Know About Any Of It. I Didn't Have A Plan. It's Good Fortune And Generosity From Other People That Have Given Me All I Have Today.

Know That There Is So Much More To You Than Your Body. It's Not Just About Perfecting The Steps; You Must Trust Your Instincts To Tell Deep, Emotional Stories Through The Steps That You Are Performing.