gracie smith

Photo Credit: Chad Pilkington
Dancewear: Effie's Dance Costumes
Studio: Cristina Pora Balaceanu Classical Dance Academy

@gracie_ballerina
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"I feel larger than life when I'm dancing ballet." 
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Dance has helped Gracie in all areas of her life. It has helped her to remain focused on her training and to focus better in school. She has better time management and organizational skills now. Dance has kept her healthy and active. 

In her 12 years of dance, she has learned that passion 
and determination really pay off.

Last year, she received two awards for her ballet solo, a Judge's Award called 'Grace & Finess' and a spot on the Canadian Ballet Team to compete for Canada. 

"I worked really hard to improve in ballet last year, and it was also my first time competing a ballet solo, so it 

was an amazing experience to receive that kind of recognition," Gracie said.

​Gracie thinks it is important to stay true to herself on her dance journey. 
  
"I know I am still young, but I have a goal and future in my mind and I am working and training hard to achieve it all."