Would you consider this a prodigy?
This dancer began ballet at age 14 and trained in Open Technique. She continued taking Open Technique while also beginning Ballet 5 for extra training. She is the same age as another dancer who has been training since approximately 2½ years old, yet has reached a very, very, very similar level, if not the same level. Throughout her training, teachers have described her as having natural ability, lovely feet, and feet that are so easy to work with. She has also been told that she is so hypermobile and super bendy in her pelvis and hip area. The artistic director commented, “She’s learning so fast.” During a Ballet 5 class, while students were balancing in retiré, the teacher used her as an example for the class, saying, “Be like her, not a single wobble.” The artistic director also told her parent, “We have to get her prepared to perform in front of thousands.” She received a free summer intensive and $2,000 toward her ballet classes for the upcoming season.