Skip to content

Avoid Quote by James DeGale

“I used to love tap, that was favourite, and a bit of street dancing. Ballet I tried to avoid.” quote by James DeGale
Download Open image
“I used to love tap, that was favourite, and a bit of street dancing. Ballet I tried to avoid.”

James DeGale

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk on Boxing and Dance, 2022

Balancing passion for tap with avoidance of ballet reflects personal artistic preferences.

In simple terms: Loves tap, avoids ballet.

Key Takeaway

Embrace what you love, respect your limits.

Themes

art dance personal choice

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • performing arts
  • training decisions
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

artistic identity self‑acceptance cultural influences

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to tap over ballet?
  • Can exploring ballet enrich your dance?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding ballet may limit skill breadth.

3.7 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by James DeGale

Explore all 102 James DeGale quotes

More Avoid quotes

Browse all 985 Avoid quotes