Ann Hood Quotes
As an adult, I took ballet classes three times a week, and I believed it gave me better posture, a stronger body, and made me more graceful.

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I think ballet has influenced my personality a lot in the sense that I am very disciplined in all of my endeavours. I am always on time; I take things very seriously. I've built up my inner strength and self-esteem over time as I've improved as a dancer.
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As an adult, I took ballet classes three times a week, and I believed it gave me better posture, a stronger body, and made me more graceful.