Performing abroad is ambassadorial. Robert Battle abroadambassadorialperform Change image and share on social
Reflection is not something you have a lot of time for. Robert Battle lotreflectiontime Change image and share on social
I studied martial arts before I studied dance. Robert Battle artdancemartial Change image and share on social
I wanted to be an Ailey dancer. I would watch Alvin Ailey videos over and over, and I'd picture myself doing that. I was obsessed with it. Robert Battle aileyalvindancer Change image and share on social
I never expected to go to Juilliard. When they came recruiting in Miami, I auditioned. I got a scholarship. Robert Battle auditionexpectjuilliard Change image and share on social
My first professional relationship, I danced with the Parsons Dance Company, and David Parsons, my former boss, allowed me to choreograph on the company. Robert Battle allowboschoreograph Change image and share on social
'Revelations' is one of the most important pieces to the African American arts. It assesses the hope and despair of a people and overcoming the struggle with our faith. Robert Battle africanamericanart Change image and share on social
I remember the Food Network when it was first starting out: Emeril Lagasse and all those people who helped make it when it was on a shoestring budget. It actually encouraged me to start cooking. Robert Battle budgetcookemeril Change image and share on social
I come from strong people who believe in the freedom of expression and, of course, a culture that believes in that. So the idea of overcoming adversity is something that is not unfamiliar. Robert Battle adversitybelieveculture Change image and share on social
Eating is a necessity but a pleasure as well. Robert Battle eatnecessitypleasure Change image and share on social