Background Quote by Nathan Chen Download Open image “My training and ballet background definitely gives me the competitive edge on the ice.” — Nathan Chen ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Background Ballet Dance Edge Fitness Ice Training
At the Olympics, once I got there it was more about the full experience and skating to the best of my ability. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I competitively ice skate, and I also dance, and I do a lot of theater, which also involves a lot, a lot of physicality,… — Sterling Beaumon Copy Share Image
Ballet is such a disciplined craft and it has given me a good grounding. — Jennifer Ellison Copy Share Image
I went to an all-boys school, where I played rugby, so ballet wasn't the coolest thing to do. — Tom Holland Copy Share Image
When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating. I forget it is a competition. — Katarina Witt Copy Share Image
It's exciting for me as a male to see other guys wanting to be ice dancers. — Scott Moir Copy Share Image
Ballet can be grueling, for sure, but it gives you a certain discipline. — Margaret Qualley Copy Share Image
The thing about ballet that I never knew about is that it's one of the most excruciating sports that I've ever been a part… — Mila Kunis Copy Share Image
When I watch my skating when I was younger, I definitely see all this balletic movement and this artistry come through. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
As soon as I was introduced to ice speed skating, I was instantly hooked. I never thought about pursuing skating professionally; I just enjoyed… — Shani Davis Copy Share Image
Skating is a sport that I found a lot of interest in from a very, very young age. Ultimately, I think that being on… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
From a logistical standpoint, I learned about when to peak, when to push, when to recover throughout the season. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Triples are hard. Triple axel is just not my jump. Quads are really my thing. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I like the challenge and instant gratification of landing a new jump or learning a new element. That made me fall in love with… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Netflix isn't available internationally all the time, but the NBA is. It's nice to have something that feels like home. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
To have all of these jumps in my arsenal is very beneficial. I can always alter my program so I can either play it… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I think that ballet and skating definitely go hand in hand, especially growing up at Ballet West, which is an incredible academy. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
I have a very close family. I have four older siblings: two brothers and two sisters. — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
An artistic standpoint - I've watched a lot of ballet and source some inspiration from how they move, connect with each other, and find… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the… — Nathan Chen Copy Share Image
When you see how fragile and delicate life can be, all else fades into the background. — Jenna Morasca Copy Share Image
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Mark Zuckerberg is a rich white dude from a really privileged background. — Peter Sunde Copy Share Image
Once you know the background of an individual, you can connect better with his or her music. — Badshah Copy Share Image
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Maybe it's just my improv and sketch background, but I'm a lot more comfortable in a group. I like sharing focus and populating an… — Jason Mantzoukas Copy Share Image
