I’ve been dancing ballet ever since I was 6 years old. You have to agree with me that almost all girls wanted to become either a princess or a prima ballerina when they were younger. I wanted to become a princess (who doesn’t?) , but I guess I was more of a ballerina. Pink tutus, ballet slippers, tiaras and the spotlight were what I’ve desired for when I was a child. I told my mom to enroll me at a ballet school in Cebu and the next day classes begun! It was so fun I tell you — from learning the different ballet positions, plie’s, jete’s, and next thing(after 7 years ofcourse) … pointe shoes. It was such a fulfillment to finally wear pointe shoes and become part of the company’s apprentice. My hardwork and years of training surely paid off. 

Sadly, after several months of being on pointe, I had to stop and focus on my academics.Rehearsals would end around midnight and there was no time for me to study. So ballet dancing stopped and I was heartbroken for awhile. Not easy of letting go of something you’re really passionate about it. It’s been almost 4 years since I last attended a ballet class.

I may not go to ballet school now, but that doesn’t mean my dancing days are over. I still participate in some school shows and events and possibly maybe returning in the near future.

Photographed by: Noelle Dotillos & Jonathan James Tan

This shoot was for Noelle’s photo exhibit last October 2010 at the Ayala Center Cebu Active Zone. I personally think this was one of my favorite shoots — love the concept, post-processing and photographers!

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