Yuan Yuan Tan Quotes

My Chinese side comes out in my dancing. There's a certain in-the-moment sentimentality, an appreciation for the smallest details.

Yuan Yuan Tan

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• My Chinese side comes out in my dancing. There's a certain in-the-moment sentimentality, an appreciation for the smallest details.

  

  Yuan Yuan Tan
  • Chinese
  • Appreciation
  • Details