The lessons were then shared on this website one at a time in a series, accompanied by photographs underscoring each nugget of wisdom. Here, we run the article in full to celebrate the ballerina’s birthday on October 3.

25. Be grateful!

22. Discipline matters. 

14. Pray and have faith!

8. Better to fall than to dance badly.

7. You have to be ready for anything and think on your toes!