I find it extremely important to encourage and support young people, because creativity comes from within and not entirely externally or through text books. I truly believe that creativity is about imagination, and what better imagination can one have than young people... I remember when I first had the opportunity to experience performances by the Netherlands Dance Theatre and Pina Bausche. It was the most moving thing I had ever witnessed so early in my career. It inspired me to imagine from within myself and my future works. To support organizations which help to provide a platform for young people is crucial for the progress of all artforms - if imagination stops, then the progress of art will stop, if the progress of art stops then hope will stop and if hope stops, then what meaning is there in our lives...