Always Quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov
“Dances have a second and third life. You feel they are never ready. They always have a chance for another life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance magazine, 2017
Dance pieces can be revived and reinterpreted, offering fresh life beyond their original performance, emphasizing continual artistic evolution.
In simple terms: Dances can be reborn.
Reinterpret art for new audiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- performing arts
- education
- archival work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which pieces deserve a second life?
- How can reinterpretation honor original intent?
Not all works suit revival.