I dance because it makes me feel special and beautiful. When I was younger, I took dance but didn't really appreciate the way i do know. All through high school I felt like I was missing something, but I didn't know what. Finally, at the start of my Senior year, I signed up for an adult ballet class. I immediately fell in love with ballet. Even though I am too old for a professional career (im 19 now), I love it. I am not fat, but I am not real skinny either, and yet i never felt beautiful until I started ballet. Now I feel beautiful. I will be starting pointe next year, as a 20 year old, something I never though I would do, and it is one of the biggest things i feel I've ever accomplished. Yes, dancing is very good for my self esteem.