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“Most dancers I know, especially the talented and successful ones, seem to possess [my dog's] knack for living moment to moment. You see, their idea of time is related to those infinitely short moments when they are onstage being their superselves.” quote by Paul Taylor
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““Most dancers I know, especially the talented and successful ones, seem to possess [my dog's] knack for living moment to moment. You see, their idea of time is related to those infinitely short moments when they are onstage being their superselves.””

Paul Taylor

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Moment of Dance,” 2005

Dancers live intensely in brief, vivid moments, embodying true selves onstage.

In simple terms: Dance captures fleeting, authentic moments.

Key Takeaway

Embrace present‑moment awareness.

Themes

time presence creativity

Mood

reflective artistic

Type

dance philosophical

When to use this quote

  • rehearsals
  • live concerts
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

embodiment flow performance theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply this focus elsewhere?
  • What does “superself” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone can sustain such intensity.

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