‘The best gift I’ve ever given myself’: Why adults are returning to L.A. ballet studios
LA TimesOn a Tuesday in September, Mary Ruble walked up to the barre of the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica for a 7:45 a.m. ballet class, joining about 30 women of all ages. Ballerinas perform “On the Moon I Swear,” choreographed by Westside School instructor Sadie Black, at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase. “What I’ve experienced taking adult ballet is that no one is watching,” said Somerville, who dressed in a black leotard, black nylon warm-up shorts, white tights and white Birkenstocks the day we spoke. The old narratives about ballet are breaking down.” Dancers perform “On the Moon I Swear” at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase. And when you’re 70, no one makes you feel beautiful.” Dancers share a laugh before their performance from “Swan Lake” at the Westside School of Ballet adult showcase.
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