Karen Kain quotes

Treasure the things about you that make you different and unique. (Karen Kain)
When I grow up I am going to be a ballerina. I will be in Giselle. It will be so much fun being a ballerina. View quote
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The importance of the arts to the societies in which they thrive is well documented. View quote
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Dancers, like all performing artists, like nothing better than to be challenged. View quote
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To be able to make decisions and see them come to fruition and feel the excitement around them, what it generates within the company, how the artists get motivated - that's the most rewarding part; feeling I can be a catalyst for an artistic experience for our artists and for the public. View quote
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Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return. View quote
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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. View quote
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Talent will only take you so far, and it is your ability to feel the music and explore a movement that will bring you the greatest pleasure in dance. View quote
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There's nothing like the force and challenge of a new ballet to galvanize everyone involved in bringing it to life. View quote
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What's a dancer's worst enemy? Sometimes it's age, but sometimes it's the dancer themselves. View quote
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Even if I had nothing to do with the Canada Council, I'd be praying for it. (Karen Kain)
Like everyone else, I want to go on dancing forever, but I know the day is going to come when I will have to be doing something else. View quote
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Canadians are very proud of me, of my career. View quote
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Friday night is our date night. We really carve out time for each other. View quote
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In the world of classical ballet there are only a handful of story ballets, so getting a new one is cause for excitement. View quote
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I really felt it was time for a new vision. View quote
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I know how demanding the process of creation is. View quote
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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. View quote
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You're terrified that nothing will ever give you the fulfillment that dancing has given you. View quote
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It's a time to reflect and appreciate all the contributions that others have made to my career and my life. My vision is nothing that hasn't been gleaned or understood from watching and working with so many people I admire before me. View quote
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The arts are an integral part of the city's economic progress. (Karen Kain)

Karen Kain

Occupation: Canadian Dancer
Born: March 28, 1951
Quotes count: 21