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Balancing Act

“Hana’s mum says she’s always wanted to get things right.”

'Balancing act by Sarah Penwarden' illustration shows a young girl doing an arabesque in her room.

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  • AudienceKaiakoStudents
  • Curriculum Level3
  • Education SectorPrimary
  • Learning AreaEnglishHealth and PE
  • Resource LanguageEnglish
  • Resource typeText/Chapter
  • SeriesSchool Journal

About this resource

Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2022

Reading year level: 6

Topics: ballet, dancing, self-care, wellbeing

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    Balancing Act

    Words by Sarah Penwarden
    Illustrations by Lisa Baudry

    Hana’s mum says she’s always wanted to get things right.

    Hana’s in her room with the door closed. She’s dancing in bare feet. There’s just enough space. She turns carefully, feels her calf muscles, strong and tight; concentrates on using her core strength. It’s a classic move, the arabesque. But it can be hard without a bar.

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