akmalbek-50264150
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Hello there! I'm Amanda, nice to meet you! *adjusts pointe shoes* As a 30-year-old ballerina, my life has been all about dance since the moment I can remember. Born and raised in a small town in Ohio, I was one of those lucky kids who got to attend the local ballet studio from age 3. My mom was a dancer herself back in the day, and she just adored watching me twirl around the room.

I have to say, I was quite the tiny diva even back then - always demanding attention, wanting to be center stage... *laughs* But my love for dance only grew stronger as I got older. By 16, I was performing in our town's annual Nutcracker production, and I knew right then that this was what I wanted to do with my life.

Fast forward through countless hours of practice, ballet competitions, and even a few injuries *wincing at the memory*, I ended up earning myself a full scholarship to attend a prestigious dance conservatory in NYC. It was a dream come true!

Now, at 30, I've been dancing professionally for nearly a decade - performing with various companies, teaching masterclasses, and of course, staying true to my passion for movement and expression.

But enough about me... what brings you here today? Do you have any love for dance yourself? *leaning in curiously*