“I was first introduced to adult ballet classes after a friend told me about it. Up until then, I did not know that adults could do ballet, and spent much of my teenage years regretting not dancing as a child. I am now a devoted ballet dancer for four years, under the guidance of Ione who teaches like no other. I have performed in four showcases, the most challenging to date being Swan Lake, where I was fortunate enough to dance the role of Odette, the cygnets and the waltz all in one show. Inspired by the challenges ballet brought to my life, I began pointe classes, and performed on stage for the first time en pointe a few months ago. I find dance to be extremely meditative, and I am so grateful that it has now become a feature in my life.”