I was a protege; by the age of 10, I was studying with ballet choreographer Anthony Tudor in a class of adults.

I went to an audition for a Harry Belafonte Roaring Twenties special for choreographer Donald McKayle, but I failed.

We do a lot of ballet movements in class. So if you don't have a Crunch gym nearby, you can check out your local ballet studio.

On the other hand, I think it is wonderful for everyone to take ballet classes, at any age. It gives you a discipline, it gives you a place to go. It gives you some control in your life.

I grew up studying ballet; I grew up honing my craft.

I don't think she has missed a class or rehearsal since the fall [when she joined Ballet Theatre].