Mar 22, 2008
Dancing through time
“But it was a big step -- to give up your country and your career and everything.”
ime to pirouette.
Three budding ballerinas rise onto the balls of their left feet. Each girl's right leg stretches behind her, toe touching the floor. On cue, the dancers spin. They're shaky, but give them a break. They're maybe 10 years old.
Their right feet haven't done enough to launch the turn.
'Push down,' their teacher says. 'The floor is your friend.'
They try again. Better.
'Good girls,' the teacher responds. 'You can't just say, `I think I'll turn.' You have to do something to make yourself turn.' Read more
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