Ballet Trophy Award Crystal Ballerina Statue

As any ballet enthusiast knows, trophies are a cherished way to commemorate a victory or accomplishment. But what should you engrave on a ballet trophy? The most important thing is to keep it unique to the individual or group who earned it. A few ideas include the name of the event, the year of the victory, or even a quote from a famous ballet dancer. Whatever you choose, make sure it captures the essence of why the trophy was awarded in the first place. 

“There are no short cuts to any place worth going.” This quote from Beverly Sills is a reminder that success takes time and hard work. For aspiring ballerinas, this means hours of practice and dedication to perfecting their technique. It can be easy to get discouraged when progress is slow, but it’s important to remember that even the most successful dancers had to start somewhere. Here are some motivation quotes for your reference:

“The only way to become a better dancer is to dance.” – Gelsey Kirkland

“Dancers are the athletes of God.” – Albert Einstein

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” – Martha Graham

“Your feet will want to move to where your heart is.” – Unknown

“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.” – Samuel Beckett

“Even if you weren’t born with a genetically perfect body, you can take something like a hand, where everyone has the same capabilities, and you can make it speak.- Sarah Lamb”

“When ballet takes to the sea, even the sunset comes to take a sneak peek.- Anthony T. Hinck”    

“Ballet is like a rose. It is beautiful and you admire it, but you don’t ask what it means. – George Balanchine”

“No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent; work transforms talent into genius.- Anna Pavlova”