Quote by Carrie Ann Inaba

I wasn't a ballet baby. My first dance class was in an outdoor pavilion when I was three. It was called 'creative movement.' The teacher gave us chiffon scarves in beautiful colors. She turned on some music and said, 'Now go dance.' So for me, dance has always been about self-expression.

I wasn't a ballet baby. My first dance class was in an outdo

Summary

This quote reflects the personal journey of the speaker in discovering and embracing dance as a form of self-expression. It highlights how their initial experience in a casual, non-traditional dance class at a young age sparked a deep connection with movement and creativity, marked by the simple act of dancing freely with chiffon scarves. By emphasizing that dance has always been about self-expression for them, the quote suggests that the speaker's relationship with dance is not bound by formal training or conventions, but rather driven by the inherent need for personal and artistic exploration.

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By Carrie Ann Inaba

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