“Learning brand new things in your 30s is actually quite difficult and I did not start ballet with the notion of being good at it. But I’m so glad I signed up because doing something imperfectly is so much better than doing nothing. And I’m very grateful to have ended up with a wonderful instructor and a class full of kind, supportive women.”

-Desaree, 33, Beginner

“I danced when I was young and a little in University and it was the best part of my day. And then life hits you. I moved away, I was working, I had 2 kids and finally I just wanted to do something for myself and noone else, and I figured I might as well do the things that I always loved so much.”

-Taylor,33, Beginner

“I NEVER thought I’d be attending a ballet class in my life, let alone actually enjoying it and feeling like I truly belong. Amy has this amazing ability to make us all feel like a real community. Her teaching style is so unique and completely the opposite of that stereotypical ballet instructor who just crushes your spirit to bits. Instead, she’s an inspirational teacher who actively encourages us to add our own creativity to the class. On a more personal note, I’m a hijabi, and when Amy realized I’d be more comfortable in a private setting, she thoughtfully put up a curtain so I could take off my hijab and feel completely at ease. I don’t think I’ll ever find a ballet teacher who could make me feel this seen, supported, and confident.”

--Mimi, 28, Beginner