To become a professional ballet dancer, you have to make a lot of sacrifices. I’ve missed out on a lot of things, like birthday parties, weddings, homecoming, prom and many things that most people get to do....

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After being in the school of San Francisco Ballet for four years, two of which being a trainee, I am moving on to my next chapter. I have been offered a contract from National Ballet of Canada...

My name is Mimi Tompkins and I am 19 years old and currently in my second year as trainee with the San Francisco Ballet School. Unlike most girls, my mom was a professional ballet dancer, so dance...