Talent Will Only Take You So Far,

The Importance Of The Arts To The Societies In Which They Thrive Is Well Documented.

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.

I Know How Demanding The Process Of Creation Is.

There's Nothing Like The Force And Challenge Of A New Ballet To Galvanize Everyone Involved In Bringing It To Life.

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.