It's a time to reflect and appreciate all the contributions that others have made to my career and my life. My vision is nothing that hasn't been gleaned or understood from watching and working with so many people I admire before me.

In my life, there have always been people who guided my path, towards the school, towards this company. I didn't know about any of it. I didn't have a plan. It's good fortune and generosity from other people that have given me all I have today.

I really felt it was time for a new vision.

Canadians are very proud of me, of my career.

There's nothing like the force and challenge of a new ballet to galvanize everyone involved in bringing it to life.

All my life, people have been underestimating me.