"For me, dance is about the aesthetics and the hard work that goes into creating something so beautiful."Yuan Yuan Tan
Chinese - Dancer|February 14, 1977

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Yuan Yuan Tan Quotes
Read Yuan Yuan Tan quotes on discipline, patience, hard work and the beauty of dance from the Chinese ballerina and San Francisco Ballet star.
"I think ballet has influenced my personality a lot in the sense that I am very disciplined in all of my endeavours."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I can be very hard on myself, very demanding."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I have learned to be patient."Yuan Yuan Tan
"Things don't always happen the way one wishes they would."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I just don't do much social media. No, it is more important to strike a balance between ballet and real life."Yuan Yuan Tan
"My workout is ballet class and rehearsal - I've never belonged to a gym."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I'm flying all around the world, and it's hard to be settled."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I like walking in Golden Gate Park."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I love to watch old movies when I get time off."Yuan Yuan Tan
"I own the complete DVD set of all the Audrey Hepburn movies ever made."Yuan Yuan Tan
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About Yuan Yuan Tan
Chinese - Dancer | Born February 14, 1977
# Yuan Yuan Tan Quotes
Yuan Yuan Tan is a Chinese ballerina, celebrated as one of the most acclaimed dancers of her generation. Born in Shanghai, she trained at the Shanghai Dance School and won major international ballet competitions as a teenager.
She joined San Francisco Ballet in 1995 and became a principal dancer at just 20, performing leading roles there for more than two decades. Her quotes reflect the discipline, patience and devotion behind a life in ballet.
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Quick answers about Yuan Yuan Tan and these famous quotes.
Who is Yuan Yuan Tan?
Yuan Yuan Tan is a Chinese ballerina, best known as a longtime principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet.
Where was Yuan Yuan Tan born?
She was born in Shanghai, China, and trained at the Shanghai Dance School.
When did Yuan Yuan Tan become a principal dancer?
She was promoted to principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet in 1997, at the age of 20.
What is Yuan Yuan Tan's most famous quote?
A well-known line is "For me, dance is about the aesthetics and the hard work that goes into creating something so beautiful."