Laurieann Gibson

Laurieann Gibson

10 quotes

Born in 1969, Canadian choreographer Laurieann Gibson built a reputation that extends far beyond any single accomplishment. The range of their thinking — from Amazing to Fitness — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. Discover 12 of Laurieann Gibson's most memorable quotes, ranging across Amazing, Fitness, Teacher, Strength, and Experience. One quote that captures their voice: "I dance but I also work out. I run, do strength training... you name it. I've got to!"

“I personally love to run outdoor fitness trails. I love the meditative value I get when out alone, challenging myself to run faster and higher.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Alone

All Quotes by Laurieann Gibson

“I believe it's extremely important to include some other type of fitness activity in your training, so cross training will help you to avoid injury when you are dancing.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Fitness

“If you love dance and you have the gift of teaching, teaching is super amazing and important because my teachers planted that seed in me. As a teacher you understand the difference or the definition of a Baryshnikov or a Gregory Hines, so teaching is really important and very necessary.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Amazing

“I've created, directed and choreographed for Lady Gaga since the beginning, so 'Born This Way,' this was musically such an amazing evolution and such a brilliant record. So when she played it for me, it took me a while to find out the visual interpretation that I could give back to her.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Amazing

“I personally love to run outdoor fitness trails. I love the meditative value I get when out alone, challenging myself to run faster and higher.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Alone

“I dance but I also work out. I run, do strength training... you name it. I've got to!”

— Laurieann Gibson

Strength

“'The Dance Scene' is basically the most amazing dance show in the world, and it follows me as a creative director. You see how I maintain that creativity.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Amazing

“Choreography is amazing. I'm still a dancer, yet I transitioned into choreography then as a Creative Director. All of these creative elements are brought out of being a dancer. Directing is something that comes out of understanding movement and choreography. Directing movement is directing a dance piece.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Amazing

“I think dance is amazing because what people don't realize is like when you dance your spirit and your soul get ignited. You're not only releasing endorphins, but also your spirit is awakening. It makes you feel good and happy.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Amazing

“When I began to choreograph and find my way pulling other artists' dreams out and changing music in a visual way, there was still a part of me that had something more to say. There was still a desire to rock a stage and ultimately perform the eight count of my dream, but there was a lot of insecurity there.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Dreams

“People were being so mean as a result of my ability - a gift, really. So I think that's what makes me fight harder to provide an option to aspiring kids or artists. I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I went through... to see a little girl or a little dancer experience such unnecessary rejection.”

— Laurieann Gibson

Experience