I want young black girls to have more dancers to look up to. I want to be able to spread more poppies… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
When I first saw Lauren Anderson I was like 'Oh my god there are black ballerinas!' I was very surprised because I… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I'm still trying to change the way people see black dancers that we can become delicate dancers, that we can be a… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I want to be known as a delicate, Black dancer who does classical ballet. — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
Because I'm black, people think I'm not capable of being delicate, only athletic. — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
North American companies tend to shy away from black female dancers who are darker than a brown paper bag. — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I want to show that black people can dance ballet as well as white people. — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
The fact that black young dancers consider me to be a role model is incredible. I hope that they can continue to… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I know it is easier said than done, but you have to find a way to surround yourself with positivity. — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
What I love most about ballet is being able to express my emotions through dance, and to be able to bring others joy through… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
No matter what people tell you, you should focus on your goals and you should do what you want to do, especially if you… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I didn't really think I would ever make it out of Africa. I dreamt about it, but I didn't think it would happen. — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
There is no way that anyone could experience a war and witness all the horror that it brings without gaining a greater respect for… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to prove people wrong, and that's what drives me. I've been like that since Sierra Leone, when everyone said, 'Nobody is… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
No matter how much talent and drive I had, I know that I could not have made it without the parents who adopted me… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
The thing is for me, I've accepted the way I look and I don't think what anybody says is gonna change what I think… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
Studying ballet is an expensive endeavor. I know I could never have done it without the generosity and sacrifice of my parents, but not… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
Dancing has changed my life. It gave me hope and helped me to deal with my anger about all the things that have happened… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
I want to change the way people look at black ballerinas and how they think about adoption. I want to become a role model… — Michaela DePrince Copy Share Image
