What Changed My Life

For class we have to bring in something that we have read that has changed our life. What I read that changed my life was not a book, but an article I found in a dance magazine a couple years ago. The article was about the dancer Gelsey Kirkland. Gelsey Kirkland is one of the most famous dancers in the world. She was the original 'Clara' in "The Nutcracker," and has had other many important roles in other ballets with her partner Mikail Baryshnikov. When Gelsey was younger she suffered through drug abuse, and had to go into rehab. Her drug abuse ruined her dancing career. The article talks about her struggle, and how she was able to overcome her addiction. Gelsey now teaches dance and gives public speeches around the world. She inspires me to never give up, and be the best dancer that I can be.