In the Prime
ON PERSEVERANCE “I’ve spent 25 years as a professional dancer, so I’m not going to say it has always been a high. There were times when I second-guessed my choices and was filled with self-doubt. But the fog eventually lifted and I found a new love for what I was doing, and I’ve had many years after that.”
ON MOTHERHOOD “Having children was a very empowering thing for me— after giving life, it just seemed like I could tackle anything. That gave me a lot of power to come back and continue to dance. I also stopped letting other people’s opinions affect me to the point where I didn’t trust myself. I now have a sense of freedom I’ve never experienced before.” ON AGING “When you’re younger, you don’t feel like you have a lot of control over what’s happening around you. As you age, magical things happen. My performances today are richer and fuller than when I started, not only for the audience but also for myself. I feel very fortunate that my body has held up, and I hope it continues so I can enjoy the ride.”