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“Dancers are always striving for perfection. A great dancer never achieves it: you always want to do another turn, a higher jump,a more difficult acrobatic jump.” quote by Abby Lee Miller
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“Dancers are always striving for perfection. A great dancer never achieves it: you always want to do another turn, a higher jump,a more difficult acrobatic jump.”

Abby Lee Miller

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2015 Dance Magazine, The Pursuit of Perfection

Dancers chase endless improvement; perfection is unattainable.

In simple terms: Perfection is a moving target.

Key Takeaway

Embrace continual growth.

Themes

art discipline perfectionism

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • rehearsal
  • performance
  • training
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

skill development mindset creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is enough enough?
  • How does striving fuel creativity?
A Different Perspective

Obsessing over perfection can cause burnout.

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