When I hung up my toe shoes, I didn't look back. In all my years, I have never looked back. Patricia McBride backhanglook Change image and share on social
It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done. Patricia McBride admiremeetmichelle Change image and share on social
In the beginning, he taught you how to hold your fingers, use your head, hold your shoulders, how you glissade, bourre - the exact way he wanted you to do the steps. It was relearning the whole Balanchine technique. Patricia McBride balanchinebeginbourre share on social
Most ballets are more interesting than most men. Patricia McBride balletinterestman Change image and share on social
When you dance, it takes a lot of stamina, but it never seemed like work 'cause I was doing something that I so loved doing. It was always a joy. And you know, to have beautiful ballets made specially for you is such an honor. I always said it was better than diamonds. Patricia McBride balletbeautifuldance share on social
I was determined to dance. That's why I lasted so long. Patricia McBride dancedeterminelast Change image and share on social
I always had an inferiority complex, like I wasn't good enough. I was shy. But dancing gave me so much joy, and I was good at it. I felt like a whole person because I could dance. Patricia McBride complexdancefelt Change image and share on social
In Europe, a great dancer might be on the same level as a movie star. In America, not so. Patricia McBride americadancereurope Change image and share on social
The ballets you do make you into the final product you are. And I had extraordinary partners. Patricia McBride balletextraordinaryfinal Change image and share on social