” … I dance because of the artists who came before me. I dance because when you push your limits, you meet your truest self. I dance to one day meet Beyoncé. I kept dancing so I could become a principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Now that I’ve accomplished that, I keep dancing to see what I can achieve next.
Arthur Mitchell said, “What does dance give you? The freedom to be who you are and do what you want to do.”
That’s why I dance. “
read the full article Houston Ballet Principal Harper Watters on How Dance Gave Him the Courage to Embrace His Identity published September 24, 2025 in the Dance Magazine
