To be able to make decisions and see them come to fruition and feel the excitement around them, what it generates within the company, how the artists get motivated — that's the most rewarding part; feeling I can be a… — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
We have a renewed energy and vigor in our supporters and we are no longer so frightened about the future. — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
Having Alexei Ratmansky create a new Romeo and Juliet for The National Ballet of Canada to mark our 60th anniversary is a dream come true. His aesthetic -- steeped in the Russian school but open to contemporary sources -- is ideal for this work and for our company, which, with our classical heritage and our passion for the modern, is… — Karen Kain Copy Share
Dancers, like all performing artists, like nothing better than to be challenged. — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
You're terrified that nothing will ever give you the fulfillment that dancing has given you. — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
In my life, there have always been people who guided my path, towards the school, towards this company. I didn't know about any of… — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
Know that there is so much more to you than your body. It's not just about perfecting the steps; you must trust your instincts… — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
In the world of classical ballet there are only a handful of story ballets, so getting a new one is cause for excitement. — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
Like everyone else, I want to go on dancing forever, but I know the day is going to come when I will have to… — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
It's a time to reflect and appreciate all the contributions that others have made to my career and my life. My vision is nothing… — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
The importance of the arts to the societies in which they thrive is well documented. — Karen Kain Copy Share Image
