Yuan Yuan Tan Quotes

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.

"For me, dance is about the aesthetics and the hard work that goes into creating something so beautiful."

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"For me, dance is about the aesthetics and the hard work that goes into creating something so beautiful."
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DanceHard Work
"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
DisciplineBallet
"I can be very hard on myself, very demanding."
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PerfectionismSelf-Discipline
"Things don't always happen the way one wishes they would."
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AcceptanceLife
"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
BalanceLife

"My workout is ballet class and rehearsal - I've never belonged to a gym."

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"My workout is ballet class and rehearsal - I've never belonged to a gym."
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FitnessBallet
"I love to watch old movies when I get time off."
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RelaxationMovies
"I own the complete DVD set of all the Audrey Hepburn movies ever made."
Yuan Yuan Tan
MoviesInspiration

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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."