Christina Fragiskatos wrote a beautiful article that I relate to so much. Being able to let go of everything and forget the world through dance has always been the best feeling for me. I admire how well Ms. Fragiskatos explains how she uses dance as an escape from the hardships of life. In many ways I am a lot like Christina: I was put into Ballet when I was two, I used to find it mostly about making friends and having fun; now I use it to strengthen my body and escape the world, I don't put myself out there in dance; therefore I don't get solos or feature parts like her, and being a generally shy and anxious person, dance allows me to speak without saying a word.
Ever heard of a Ballet dancer rescuing someone? Not normally right? Well, Mr. Grey Davis, a Ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theater, did just that. On Saturday night, a 58 year-old homeless man was pushed onto to subway tracks at the 72nd Street Subway Station by a 24 year-old girl. When Mr. Davis, his wife, and his mother were leaving the Metropolitan Opera House after watching his wife perform (who is also a ballet dancer), the incident unfolded. Mr. Davis was originally waiting for someone else to help, but when he saw that no one was going to he jumped down and lifted the 58 year-old, who is unconscious, off the tracks and others helped pull him up. Mr. Davis didn't realize the danger until he heard the on coming train getting closer. He then quickly pulled himself up onto the platform. On Monday, back at rehearsal, Mr. Grey Davis was honored by his instructor with a traditional flower wreath. This story made me smile. Hearing this reassur...
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