19 Quotes by Yuan Yuan Tan

I love to watch old movies when I get time off.

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.

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.

I can be very hard on myself, very demanding.

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.

I just don't do much social media. No, it is more important to strike a balance between ballet and real life.

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

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

I own the complete DVD set of all the Audrey Hepburn movies ever made.