Dance is my everything, dance is my life, I could not live without it. I need it as much as the air I breathe and I am not saying that just to be dramatic, it's true. I can hardly go through a day without dance. Dancing helps me express how I feel whether it's happy, sad or angry. Dancing always makes me feel better, it makes me feel alive. I dance around my house, at church and everywhere I go.

It's hard to express all that dance means to me. Since I have been going to Roanoke Ballet Theatre I've improved and grown so much. I feel so accomplished and have gotten so much better than I ever thought I could be. My parents and my teachers support me and that's all I can really ask for is support for what I love. I never could have gotten this far without Roanoke Ballet Theatre, my teachers and my parents. I have been thinking about pursuing a career in dance.

And, that's what dance means to me.

Sarah performed in the role of the Duck in this years production of Peter and the Wolf and danced with RBT L4/5 Modern in Spring Swing. During the summer session she assisted instructor Amanda Willis with beginner ballet and tap. Sarah is currently enrolled in ballet, pointe, modern, and jazz.   Photo: Sarah rehearsing for Peter and the Wolf