Greenish curtains, designed to hide the distractions of the outside world, cover the windows of the studio
and cast an unusual temperature. They also keep anxious parents from interfering with the lessons.
From above, the incandescent ceiling spotlights illuminate my daughter Sarah’s shoulders. Looks to me
like it’s ... hands on the hips and left leg forward ... for the circle of five-year-old ballerinas in training.   Mark Heine