Top 19 Quotes & Sayings by Yuan Yuan Tan

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Chinese dancer Yuan Yuan Tan.

Last updated on September 17, 2024.

Yuan Yuan Tan is a Chinese ballet dancer who is principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. She entered Shanghai Dance School at the age of 11. Initially her father opposed this, as he wanted her to become a medical doctor. Her mother, however, was very supportive. Her fate was settled by a coin toss - the coin landed on heads and Yuan Yuan Tan started her dancing career.

Chinese - Dancer

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I have learned to be patient.

Yuan Yuan Tan

If Shanghai wants to be an international cultural center, they have to do something about that. The reason I left is that I wanted to explore what ballet is all about, and if I had stayed put, that wouldn't have happened.

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

I love wine tasting in Napa. I don't have a huge collection, but the bottles I do have are special.

Yuan Yuan Tan

Things don't always happen the way one wishes they would.

Yuan Yuan Tan

My favorite shoe brand is Christian Louboutin - I don't have a favorite shoe store per se.

Yuan Yuan Tan

I think Hong Kong's ballet audience is very sophisticated in the sense that they are able to find the beauty in good performances.

Yuan Yuan Tan

I can let go of a lot of stuff, but I focus on things I think I should, like dancing, because it takes 100 percent concentration on every step.

Yuan Yuan Tan

For me, dance is about the aesthetics and the hard work that goes into creating something so beautiful. Motivation and dedication to the craft is what pushes me to do my best, to always strive to do better, and the outcome is always worth it.

Yuan Yuan Tan

I think ballet has influenced my personality a lot in the sense that I am very disciplined in all of my endeavours. I am always on time; I take things very seriously. I've built up my inner strength and self-esteem over time as I've improved as a dancer.

Yuan Yuan Tan

I remember watching Audrey Hepburn dancing in movies, and I was inspired by how graceful she looked, though I understand it was no easy task.

Yuan Yuan Tan

I have never gotten my nails done.

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

I like walking in Golden Gate Park.

Yuan Yuan Tan

I'm flying all around the world, and it's hard to be settled.