5/29/2023 0 Comments On pointe by lorie ann grover![]() ![]() Told through passionate and affecting poems in Clare's own voice, "On Pointe" soars with emotion as it explores what it means to reach for a dream - and the way that dreams can change as quickly and suddenly as do our lives.įirst things first: Toe shoes? TOE SHOES? Pleaseee noĪt first I wasn’t a big fan of the verse writing style but I quickly realised that it does make sense and presents a lot of passages in a meaningful way someone would usually read like a regular paragraph. ![]() ![]() ![]() Clare's grandfather says she is already a great dancer, but does she really have what it takes to make it into the company? And if not, "then" what? Talent, dedication, body shape, size - everything will influence the outcome. And now, with the audition for City Ballet Company right around the corner, the dream feels so close.īut what if the dream doesn't come true? The competition for the sixteen spots in the company is fierce, and many won't make it. For ten long years Clare has been taking ballet lessons, watching what she eats, giving up friends and a social life, and practicing until her feet bleed - all for the sake of that dream. For as long as she can remember, Clare and her family have had a dream: Someday Clare will be a dancer in City Ballet Company. ![]()
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