My Greatest Accomplishments

When you think of a ballerina someone like me is probably not the first that comes to mind. I got off to a late start considering most of the dancers had been doing it since they were three years old, and I also had many struggles with my family on pursuing my ballet dream. Despite all this hardship, I managed to come out on top. I was offered a spot on my dream ballet company American Ballet Theatre (ABT), got to be bettered by their expertise on my ballet journey , and was given many amazing opportunities for them. Being a dancer with ABT through all of the opportunities I’ve received from them have brought some of my greatest accomplishment.
The goal in every ballerinas’ life is to make it on the a ballet company. Each year, top ballet companies welcome young dancers to their studios for their summer intensives. (Copland 44) Not to mention ever since I started ballet ABT was at the top of my list. (Copland 45) I auditioned for neuromas ballet companies, and I was offered scholarships to every company I auditioned for. (Copland 45) When I heard back form ABT and was given a full scholarship I knew I had to take it.
With ABT we danced year around. (Copland 82) We didn’t even take breaks in the summer , we were always dancing. We would dance 9 hours a day, when we have performances we start at noon and the end just around midnight. As a dancer our bodies are our instruments, and ballet is so demanding that it's essential for dancers to stay in shape. () I was living my dream, and should have been perfectly happy, however, I was feeling something on the inside. I started to feel alone as the only black dancer on the company. (Copland 99) I worked very hard , but some people noticed my skin color before my talents. () With all this aside, I came to realize that what was upsetting me now, is something that made me stand out and brings me great things to this