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