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“We're dancing from here, from inside, not from outside. You could look at anybody throwing their leg and kick their leg up and a million pirouettes and do all kinds of tricks and stuff like that. But that's not what dance is really about.” quote by Judith Jamison
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“We're dancing from here, from inside, not from outside. You could look at anybody throwing their leg and kick their leg up and a million pirouettes and do all kinds of tricks and stuff like that. But that's not what dance is really about.”

Judith Jamison

About This Quote

Source Interview: "The Art of Dance" with Judith Jamison, 2018

True dance originates from inner expression, not external tricks or performance.

In simple terms: Dance is inner feeling, not flashy moves.

Key Takeaway

Focus on authentic movement from within.

Themes

authenticity expression inner self artistic integrity

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dance education
  • performance art
  • personal healing
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

embodiment mind‑body connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cultivate inner expression before technique?
  • What practices help you stay connected to your inner dancer?
A Different Perspective

External techniques can still be valuable when grounded in feeling.

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