Ballet Quote by Susan Kelechi Watson
“I've trained in dance for most of my life, but ballet was the thing I left behind the earliest because they felt like I didn't have the right body for it, and I didn't like that and never felt like I could be a part of that dance structure.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Good Wife, 2012
She abandoned ballet early because she felt her body didn’t fit its standards, leading to disappointment.
In simple terms: She left ballet feeling she didn’t belong.
Key Takeaway
Accept your unique body and find dance forms that fit.
Themes
self‑image
body image
artistic identity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
personal
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- dance class selection
- personal growth
- overcoming self‑doubt
Key Concepts
conformity
self‑acceptance
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define “the right body” for art?
- What other dance styles could suit you?
A Different Perspective
She may have missed opportunities by judging too quickly.
