“I’ve done dance for as long as I remember,” junior Grace Pang said looking back on her experiences as a dancer. “It’s a way for me to relax and take my mind off of things while still getting physical activity.” Starting her dancing career with Chinese traditional dance, Pang eventually transitioned into the ballet world around the age of eight. However, her years as a dancer weren’t without challenges. “When you hear the word ‘ballerina,’ you don’t typically think of a person like me,” Pang said. “In ballet, the classes are usually in front of a huge mirror, so you’re constantly staring at yourself. It makes it easy for you to pick out the parts of yourself that you want to change and compare yourself to the stereotypical ballerina that everyone envisions.” Despite the challenges, Pang expressed her appreciation towards the community of people in her ballet studio, noting the cherished memories and friendships that she made. “Honestly, the best part of ballet is being able to dan...