I just read a great blog called Ballet by Natalie. Natalie said “ Dancing especially ballet, is not I repeat is not for sissies.” I agree that ballet is not for kids that are looking an easy after school activity. You have to believe in yourself. Ballet is hard work! Natalie also said “ People may think of dance as a bunch of girls frolicking around in pink tutus if this is the case for you than you don’t understand dance at all. I attend dance and I agree, kids should not be frolicking, and being a distraction because some kids are at class to learn and improve their skill. One day in my dance class there was this girl with a pink tutu that would never stop flitting around. She was jumping up and down and not being respectful of the teacher. I was so annoyed, the teacher talked to her after class and I know, she will not be a distraction in class any longer. Another thing I agree that Natalie said in her story was “Ballerina’s have to be immensely strong to go on pointe.” Dance is as much a sport as any other sport and dancers should be considered athletes as well. Ballet requires many hours of practice and discipline. My sister Tara, is on pointe shoes and she is immensely strong. I am also a ballerina and I am working hard towards becoming strong so one day it will be my turn to dance on pointe shoes. I love to dance!