I Know How Demanding The

To Be Able To Make Decisions And See Them Come To Fruition And Feel The Excitement Around Them, What It Generates Within The Company, How The Artists Get Motivated — That's The Most Rewarding Part; Feeling I Can Be A Catalyst For An Artistic Experience For Our Artists And For The Public.

I Really Felt It Was Time For A New Vision.

Having Alexei Ratmansky Create A New Romeo And Juliet For The National Ballet Of Canada To Mark Our 60th Anniversary Is A Dream Come True. His Aesthetic -- Steeped In The Russian School But Open To Contemporary Sources -- Is Ideal For This Work And For Our Company, Which, With Our Classical Heritage And Our Passion For The Modern, Is Perfectly Suited To His Distinctive Dance Vision.

I Know How Demanding The Process Of Creation Is.

Know That There Is So Much More To You Than Your Body. It's Not Just About Perfecting The Steps; You Must Trust Your Instincts To Tell Deep, Emotional Stories Through The Steps That You Are Performing.