Stella Abrera’s ABT Farewell

Stella has always been an example to her peers and to her public. The artistry is supported by an incredible work ethic, the focus is driven by a need to excel, and the beauty is balanced with humility. Stella uplifted her audience and she brought us to tears because she brought her boundless love and compassion to every step. There are so many performances of Stella's that are forever etched in my memory. In contemporary work she exhibited this preternatural poise and serenity and gravitas and as a classical dancer her technique was very pure and unaffected and clean and very honest and elegant. I love you, I love to see you on stage. You bring something to what I didn't see on studio. We have been the very best of friends for over two decades and we have had so many adventures touring across the country and around the world. She is a goddess with a brilliant mind and a heart of gold. While we'll absolutely miss sharing the stage with her, I know she's going to go on to change the dance landscape for the better. She's done all of us proud and she will do the whole dance world proud. Stella, you've been such an amazing role model for me and for so many in the company. It's been a little over 10 years working with you at ADT. It's been always pleasure and you're one of the most professional person I've known. I know I'm not the only one that has loved watching you bloom and watching you shine on stage and become the gorgeous and bright and humble and human ballerina that you are today. Hi teacher Stella, a huge congratulations on your wonderful career. You are such an inspiration to everyone, especially me. Thank you so much for everything and I'm very grateful that we're part of each other's life. Thank you so much. You must, if you don't, feel so incredibly proud of yourself for the unbelievable career that you've had. I'm getting emotional just thinking about it. You've fought not just for yourself but for so many. I'm so fortunate to have been promoted at the same time to principal dancer as two women of color, changing the history of American Ballet Theater. You've contributed to that and I'm forever grateful for what you've done for ADT and the ballet world but also for me. Stella has consistently thrilled and inspired us through her exquisite, passionate artistry on stage and her boundless generosity of spirit off stage. We can't wait to see the new ways in which Stella continues to enrich the world of dance and the world beyond. Congratulations on a wonderful career and all best wishes for the next. Love you. Congratulations on an amazing career. I kiss you. I love you and I hug you. Love you, Stella Trix. We celebrate you and love you so much. Congratulations, Stella. All the best for you. I love you. Congrats, Stella. I love you. Huge kiss. And I love you so much and you're so going to be missed. Your beauty and your warmth and your kindness. I love you so much. Congratulations to my beautiful, inspiring warrior wife. I'm so grateful to be a part of your life. I'm so proud of you. I can't wait to see what the next curve of the road holds for us. And I love you so much.