Gelsey Kirkland Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gelsey Kirkland.

Gelsey Kirkland is a renowned American ballet dancer and choreographer. Born on December 29, 1952, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she rose to prominence as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet in the 1970s. Kirkland later joined the American Ballet Theatre, where she achieved critical acclaim for her powerful performances and emotional depth. She also battled personal struggles with weight, addiction, and injuries throughout her career. After retiring from performing, Kirkland became a respected teacher, choreographer, and author. Her contributions to the world of ballet have left a lasting impact on the art form.

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At this stage of my life I would rather try and have some small impact within a company and suffer through those things than make such a big stink that nobody can trust to work with you. It's very important in an environment of a big institution that people don't feel threatened that you're going to expose them in any way.

Gelsey Kirkland

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